A fisherman (the always amusing Vic Diaz) heads to the big city to sell some rare pearls to the local pimp\/dealer\/criminal of all trades East Eddie(trash cinema king Sid Haig). Smelling more money where that came from, Eddie rounds up a crew for an expedition to the source of the gems. Fence Logan (John Ashley), scuba diver Vic (Patrick Wayne) and a lovely lady scientist Katherine (Lenore Stevens, who is quite beautiful) head off in search of this island for fame, career advancement(Katherine) and a small fortune in pearls (everyone else).<\/p>\n
The island is populated by some laughably bug eyed villagers(their “eyes” are masks\/headdresses that look like they belong in a primary school Halloween parade) ruled over by the slinky blonde Syrene (Leigh Christian)who spends the entire film amply filling a brief bikini. They are accommodating of the outsiders initially, because they need Syrene to mate with one of them to insure the survival of the fish\/half mer people\/whatever.<\/p>\n
Folks get greedy, natives get suspicious and betrayal, mayhem and general silliness ensues.<\/p>\n
The underwater photography is of better quality than you’d expect, both female leads are attractive in skimpy sunwear, John Ashley is kept to a minimum of stinking up the joint, and Sid Haig gives us his usual delightful scene stealing.<\/p>\n
In addition, for a PG film, “Beyond Atlantis” manages to hit a lot of exploitation touch points ( abundant skin showing, a Syrene vs. Katherine catfight, some piranha action, explosions, a giggle inducing underwater “mating” scene and Sig Haig’s sleazy heavy delivering goofy machismo camp with style).<\/p>\n
Lightweight and by no means a classic with a rather unsatisfying ending, “Beyond Atlantis” is still a fun little trifle of the drive in era, and worth watch if you have a few hours to spare<\/p>\n
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