Space Case

Space Case

An out of this world sci-fi adventure!

PG 1992 · 81 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy, Science Fiction

In the future, mental institutions are located on far-away planets. One such planet is the apex for an invasion of Earth by rodent-like aliens. It is up to a band of intrepid mental patients to thwart their evil schemes.

Directed by Howard R. Cohen · Written by Howard R. Cohen

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