Now civilization's final battle between man and ape is about to begin.

Starring: James Fransiscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Hamilton, Paul Richards, Victor Buono, James Gregory, Jeff Corey, Charlton Heston

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Glory be to the Bomb, and to the Holy Fallout. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen." – Mendez

Why watch this? ... it's a welcome return to the planet of simian madness.

Plot Summary: A second astronaut, Brent, is sent on a rescue mission to find the missing astronaut Taylor. Brent crash-lands on the same planet ruled by intelligent apes. In his search for Taylor, Brent discovers a hidden society of telepathic humans living underground. A conflict arises between the apes and the telepathic humans, placing Brent in the middle of a struggle for survival

Dad's Preview: The original Planet of the Apes (1968) was a film landmark. This sequel is equally compelling, though a little too far-fetched. Like Taylor before him, Brent eventually discovers the planet's truth. It is some great, satirical sci-fi that the underground cult of mutated humans worship the almighty H-Bomb. There is a familiar weirdness at play, and it's enjoyable... right up to the film's grim and bloody end!

APJAC Productions; 20th Century-Fox