Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin 1986
"Aliens Beware: On Earth, Terrance Baum protects the innocent from unwelcome visitors."
Patrick McGuinn's offbeat 1986 short film *Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin* delivers a quirky blend of sci-fi action and off-the-wall humor in just five minutes.
Director: Patrick McGuinn
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin (1986) about?
This 1986 short follows Terrance Baum, a flamboyant intergalactic hitman, as he's sent to Earth to eliminate an alien menace from Planet Saliva that's targeting a local woman named Doris. The film blends sci-fi action with slapstick comedy, all wrapped up in a bizarre five-minute narrative.
Who directed Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin?
The film was directed by Patrick McGuinn, who also wrote the script and appears in the cast.
Who stars in Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin?
The short features Kosuke Teranishi as Terrance Baum, alongside Thomas Schnauz, Patrick McGuinn, and Stephanie Mueller in key roles.
Is Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin (1986) worth watching?
With its offbeat humor, nostalgic 16mm aesthetic, and five-minute runtime, *Terrance Baum* is less about deep storytelling and more about pure, campy fun. It's a niche title best enjoyed by fans of micro-budget sci-fi and cult curiosities rather than mainstream audiences.
How long is Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin?
The runtime of *Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin* is 5 minutes.
About Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin (1986) — The Zany 5-Minute Sci-Fi Short You Didn't Know You Needed
Patrick McGuinn's offbeat 1986 short film *Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin* delivers a quirky blend of sci-fi action and off-the-wall humor in just five minutes. Set against a low-budget 16mm aesthetic, the film follows Terrance Baum—a cosmic exterminator dispatched to Earth to protect humanity from alien threats—as he tangles with a slobbery invader from Planet Saliva who's set his sights on poor Doris. With its playful tone and unexpected genre mashup, the movie leans into campy charm while flirting with mystery and romance, creating a micro-budget adventure that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly bizarre.
Starring Kosuke Teranishi in the titular role, the cast enlivens McGuinn's vision with kinetic energy, especially as Terrance battles his gelatinous foe using everything from witty one-liners to improvised weaponry. The film's tagline promises big things—"Aliens Beware: On Earth, Terrance Baum protects the innocent from unwelcome visitors"—and, against all odds, it almost delivers. Though brief, *Terrance Baum: Intergalactic Assassin* remains a cult curiosity, preserved on the *Suroh: Alien Hitchhiker* Blu-ray for fans of micro-cinema and genre-defying oddities.