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Giga Shadow (1997)
Director: Robert Sigl
Cast: Brian Downey, Eva Habermann, Michael McManus, Jeffrey Hirschfield
Runtime93 min
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To resupply the protoblood that sustains Kai's life, the crew of the Lexx travel back to the Cluster but find the planet deserted. The population was killed in "The Cleansing", in preparation of the birth of the Giga Shadow, the last survivor of the insect wars and sworn enemy of humanity. The crew try to destroy the Giga Shadow with the help of Yottskry (played by guest star Malcolm McDowell), a defecting priest of the Divine Order.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Giga Shadow, a 1997 science fiction TV movie directed by Robert Sigl, has received a mixed critical reception. While some reviewers have praised its unique blend of comedy and science fiction, others have found the overall execution uneven. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and details on its public reception, such as IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes ratings, are not readily available.
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Fans of quirky science fiction comedies will enjoy the unique blend of dark humor and high-concept storytelling in 'Giga Shadow'. Director Robert Sigl's 1997 TV movie features a compelling performance from Brian Downey as the crew of the Lexx try to stop the last survivor of the insect wars, the Giga Shadow.
About
Lexx originally aired on Citytv from April 18, 1997, to April 26, 2002. Over the series run, 61 episodes aired, with the first four being 90-minute TV movies and the remainder being 45-minute television episodes.
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