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starring: Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster, Jeanette Nolan, Rick Mosesdirected by: Corey Allen
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0736991218833
Format: Color, Full Screen, Original recording reissued, NTSC
Label: New Concorde
Manufacturer: New Concorde
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Concorde
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 25, 2001
Running Time: 91 minutes
Sales Rank: 58454
Studio: New Concorde
Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 1978
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Underground Comedy
You need to watch this movie expecting it to be a spoof on disaster movies to get the jokes. Rescue team waiting to catch the kid hanging on the ski lift wire are not standing under him - when he falls they all watch him hit the ice off to the left. But first they make the kid wait until a camera man is set up to get it on film!! All the special effects scenes during the avalanche are hilarious. Watch how a chunk of snow coming in the resaurant window eventually causes the chef to put a huge pot ... Read More
Rating:  - A Fairly Decent '70's B-Grade Disaster Flick.
Yes, this movie was made by Roger Corman, but I think that this is actually one of his better films! The plot is very interesting, and VERY 1970's, but it is still a relevant plot for today's audiences. Plus this film has that '70's camp feeling (although I hate camp! But oh well...)
The film is about a ski lodge owner (played by Rock Hudson) who invites his ex-wife (Mia Farrow) to the grand opening of the lodge in the Colorado Rockies. Hudson really wants to get back together with ... Read More
Rating:  - Hard to look away
The title says the tale. It is a forgone conclusion that ice and snow will fall, but the plots and subplots are intriguing. Albeit the special effects aged, but the cast is superb, I really enjoyed this film.
Rating: - Typical Roger Corman fare.
With Roger Corman's name attached to a movie, you know what you are likely to get. "Avalanche" features half-hearted performances, poor lighting and sound, minimal plot, ... "special effects" and some of the choppiest editing known to mankind. In fact, the only thing this dud is good for is a couple of unintentionally hysterical moments. The plot involves a newly built resort in Durango, Colorado. The owner is warned that he is in danger of triggering an avalanche because he is cutting down a ... Read More
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