MST3K 619: Red Zone Cuba (FULL MOVIE)

Experiment 619
The crew watches "Red Zone Cuba" (1966). Mike believes he is Carol Channing.
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[@kiruppert]

Several years ago I was working in food service. A kid walked into the establishment with a shirt that said RED ZONE on it and I thought "Ah. Coleman Francis fan." and then a second later I mentally slapped myself. It was some sort of basketball thing, the kid would have had no reason to know the name Coleman Francis and this show has poisoned my mind.

[@williamRE]

Football.

[@irawee]

Don't eat while you watch MST3k because you might choke if you laugh. Shared from experience.

[@loranriser2989]

God bless Frank and his irrational love of Coleman Francis.

[@BGNOLA]

If Nick Cave sang the Red Zone Cuba theme, it would be called genius.

[@outsideofadream]

An incredible comment, no notes.

[@BGNOLA]

@@outsideofadream I could hear the Birthday Party covering it

[@RonnieBarzel]

Oh, to be blessed with an instrument like that…

[@jeebusmcchrist]

I'm gonna lose my mind over "I'll fill you in on why you're here, and what you're doing."

[@casperknudsen7086]

I have watched this episode so many times ❤😂

[@Charalspirals2]

me too, it's definitely a go to

[@theboombody]

This movie EASILY hits all three requirements of a movie that's difficult to watch. 1) It's dull. 2) It's depressing. 3) It's LOW budget. It really seems like it was intended to be an unpleasant viewing experience in every way. MST3K handles it perfectly.

[@pastramiandrye]

I've considered this topic before, and I think that I've identified some qualities that are endemic to most bad movies featured on MST3K 1. Hot gobs of driving - at least one or more scene is dragged out with mundane activities like extended phone conversations, people entering and leaving rooms, parking, and of course driving 2. Liturgical dance - an out of place song and/or dance routine stops the movie dead for at least three to five minutes, usually featuring pretty girls 3. Sumptuous sets - a majority of the movie takes place in a single depressing location, like an empty stretch of arid scrub land or a poorly light living room. 4. Stock mileage - archive and file footage is frequently used, usually in place of actual establishing shots 5. Timing... is... everything - most scenes are incredibly static, shot from one angle, and often without much thought put into blocking. Odd choices in line delivery that are usually made more noticeable by poor ADR.... a soundtrack with only one song....... and.... dialogue....that just.... sort of.... peters out.

[@theboombody]

@@pastramiandrye All those together sound like a horrid combination of Radar Secret Service and Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed Up Zombies.

[@pastramiandrye]

@@theboombody That's 'the wild world of bat woman'

[@rickrussell]

@@pastramiandryeWhat they all have in common is contempt for the audience

[@pastramiandrye]

@@rickrussell I would say that these choices are made with contempt for the audience, so much as contempt for the actors. And production staff. And editors. And set designers. Usually because the director or film creator has four pennies, a button, and a piece of string for a budget, has access to a studio about once every other week for an hour, or just thinks they know better than everyone else.

[@Charalspirals2]

Guard, Water, Sick Man.

[@Crash765]

I'm Cherokee Jack!

[@WTFG78]

No! I’M Cherokee Jack!

[@Charalspirals2]

No, I'm Cherokee Jack

[@chrismaverick9828]

Yeah....I'm Cherokee Jack.

[@Crash765]

I think it's quite evident and I, am in fact, Cherokee Jack!

[@kneecapped-n3e]

Hi, I'm Justine. Can I join you guys?

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

This is the first time that I have no no idea what to say to the Uploaders. You know I Love guys! Like Love Loving Love but this...THIS MOVIE IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF FRAME FILLED ART, OF ALL TIME!!!! If that made a half cent and a rolled cigarette. Then you got more out of this than I. That's great but for me I would have said, 'Stick around for Carradine's song'. I think it was the best part of the movie! Gotta love John. Thanks for the upload!!

[@shenloken2]

This is actually the better of the three Coleman Francis films Mike and the Bots tackled. That doesn’t say much (it’s still really bad) but for better or worse it is! :B

[@BGNOLA]

Skydivers is the only one of his that has a story arc; RZC and Yucca Flats are just one damn thing after until everyone dies.

[@itowmyhome797]

Mike is the best host

[@nyarg33]

@@BGNOLA yeah personally skydivers is my favorite of the three coleman francis flicks they riffed just because the movie is so baffling its hard for it to be depressing. all three episodes are really good, its just that RZC and yucca flats are painful to get through... even being carol channing wont help!

[@sethrodgers5582]

Grand Casio Hinckley has recently renovated their rooms!

[@ArtCrowMST3K]

1:13:31 "Excuse me, is this the NIGHT TRAIN TO MUNDO FINE"

[@J70a.m-zg6gi_wha0]

Coleman Francis' death was as dark and murky as his films: While officially, his death is listed as arteriosclerosis, according to co-producer Anthony Cardoza, he was found one day dead in the back of a station wagon, with a plastic bag around his head and a tube going into his throat (or around his neck, Cardoza never bothered to find out which because they were on the outs at the time.)

[@usapatriot4163]

Finally! I watched the infamous 'Red Zone Cuba' ! Still, better than some of the crappy stuff they show at the snobby film festivals.

[@lookbovine]

Legitimate questions are indeed asked about the Red Menace. [50’s guy voice]

[@kneecapped-n3e]

Shut up everyone! He's gonna tell the dirt and the drain pipe story!

[@KairuHakubi]

That short is incredible.. i didn't know anyone had to be indoctrinated into judging appearances..

[@playbookshowme484]

my fav ep from Mystery!

[@andypanda4756]

❤ from Thailand 🇨🇷

[@kaylemain2006]

One of my favorites, so dull!

[@slowneutron6163]

Night Train to drop the Jeeeeep Off.......

[@rmcnabb]

Red Zone Cuba is a masterpiece. And I mean that in the worst possible way.

[@JoseBronxRican]

For anyone who paused the video: "'CHEROKEE~JACK' WiLL FLiE YOU ANYWHERE ? RATES - PRETTiE - REASONEBLE;"... What is this "Little Rascals" nonsense?

[@chrismaverick9828]

Never fly in a plane piloted by someone who cannot spell "fly".

[@captainsensiblejr.]

I love Gypsy's Richard Basehart obsession.

[@kt9166]

Observer here. Over the past couple of Earth months, we have noticed many fresh postings of classic MST3K episodes, some of which feature Observer. Good to see the adventures of Joel, Mike, Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow, and their foes (including Observer) reaching new fans. Keep up the good work, MST3K archivists, and make sure much more Observer re-appears on this YouThing. Now, Pearl and Bobo want me to send the next one! (Sound effect). 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WTFG78]

YOU SHOVE OFF!

[@Charalspirals2]

No YOU SHOVE OFF 😅

[@glennhiggins7680]

My god, what was Spielberg thinking when he filmed Saving Private Ryan? This is the best invasion scenario.

[@felj6737]

Why use a gazillion people invading the beach when 7 will do? 😂

[@SlackerBabel]

Mike has said he hated this film the most, lol.

[@SanchoKobe]

He hated all three Coleman Francis films, because he was suffering from chronic migraines at the time and working on them just made them worse.

[@playbookshowme484]

blasphemy

[@michaelskurski912]

1:21:50 Coleman Francis Actually did Commit Suicide ( If You believe Anthony Cardoza)

[@J70a.m-zg6gi_wha0]

Query: If CFs character has the innate ability of quick n easy neck snappage, was this a prime motivating force in getting his actors and production team? I mean really YOU gonna say no to a potential neck snapping from THE Man himself? ie [CF voice] I'm making a film...you're helping" and you're gonna say NO? [snap]

[@christophermartin1785]

How's that fit your fancy pants?

[@MarquisLeary34]

Oh this one. Coleman Francis should have been brought up for cruelty against cinema it'self.

[@androzani84productions85]

Well it did destroy his career, since his co-producer pulled out of making any more movies with him to spend time with his family

[@chrismaverick9828]

@@androzani84productions85 I once saw a DVD case in the $10 bargain bin at Best Buy that had the original cuts of the Coleman Francis Trilogy, meaning it had a resurgence of popularity after MST riffed them. I should have bought it as I'm sure it would now be worth at least $10.25 on Ebay.

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

1:01:20 As the make their escape, Servo says 'Achtung' (German warning or Alert,) Then he says, 'Allons-y' (French for, Let's go!) and finally, he says 'Zut-Alors, (French for 'Damn it!, or Damn them'). WOW! Speaking two languages, (neither of them well ;) and being a fan of 'U-2' has never come in more handy. But I still haven't found what I was looking for! That was fun. It took some of the 'Edge' off. SERVO ROCKS!!

[@mikesilva3868]

Hilarious classic 😂

[@theboombody]

I'm Cherokee Jack!

[@chrismaverick9828]

Have this one on VHS but haven't been able to watch it for years.

[@playbookshowme484]

collectors item big time

[@chrismaverick9828]

@@playbookshowme484 I have it filed with my John Carradine collection.

[@playbookshowme484]

@@chrismaverick9828 don't let that hang around to long and advert it on the interwebez!

[@Charalspirals2]

how much you want for it?

[@chrismaverick9828]

@@Charalspirals2 It was a gift from a friend, so not parting with it.

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

12:50 The Guy is learning to balance. I'm wondering if it's anything like the Wii balanceboard and just then, the narrator says to try the knee test! I prefer the Wii version!

[@debrawitte8391]

what ? we have live chat here

[@FUBARguy107]

Only during live stream

[@AROBASPARK]

So, losing your spouse in an arm conflict cost the surviving spouse to lose their eyesight?

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

*I wanna LIVE AND LOVE AND LIVE !!!!!!*

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

58:50 For someone who likes callbacks (me ;) The one at the above time code almost redeems the whole thing...almost, kinda, sorta, a bit, a tad, ajar, an iota, a micro piece, a bite, a nibble, a little and finally, not really. (Shakes fist at Coleman Francis) Now I gotta go and see if, Zindy the Stupido Boy, is better, or worse. I gotta think though, how many poor potential MST3K fans, never got the enjoyment that we, The Misties and or Traxians got, owner the last 34 years or so. COME BACK, PEOPLE THAT CHOSE TO WATCH THIS ONE FIRST! IT GETS REALLY GOOD EVERYWHERE ELSE. 99% are at least funnier than an episode of 2 Broke Girls! lol :)

[@NotThatKate]

y'all need to get someone to fix the audio levels, if possible. And/or proofread and edit the subtitles. With love, a fan

[@RonnieBarzel]

Subtitles are likely auto-generated by YT itself.

[@astroguster5522]

The subtitles are auto generated. But on the MST3K app it's not. And it's free. And it has zero ads. But the CC is still not perfect

[@ImmortalIdeas]

👍

[@jonathanemerling1071]

The unedited film is so much worse. IYKYK, just...WHY

[@rickrussell]

Oh god no

[@garydonnelly5030]

This movie needs a woman.

[@CecilXIX]

Like the one who died or the one who was raped?

[@Charalspirals2]

it's dose.....for like 2 minutes..at the end....😅😅😅

[@antoniojones6256]

This movie was so pointless it almost works itself all the way back around to having some plot or meaning. Almost...

[@Charalspirals2]

the point is the same as every other Colman Francis film: Black coffee ☕️

[@uchil3916]

how can this have 14k views and only 500 likes? are you ALL bots?

[@JosephMoira-v2k]

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[@SomeOrangeCat]

Coleman Francis movies are a special kind of terrible. If "Things!" was made back in the 1960s, he would have been the one who did it.

[@steealconwyrick1999]

Genuinely the worst film they ever riffed, and one of the worst films ever made.

[@MarquisLeary34]

I still say Wild Wild World of Batwoman was worse....BUT NOT BY MUCH!!

[@al271987]

Monster A Go Go is worse in my book, but this is still up there.

[@steealconwyrick1999]

@@MarquisLeary34 It’s definitely in my bottom 10.

[@steealconwyrick1999]

@@al271987 _Monster a Go-Go_ is probably my second least favorite movie they’ve riffed.

[@playbookshowme484]

I think you need a Manos manos in your worst selections!

[@kevinramsey417]

My pick for the worst movie MST3K has ever done. Other MST films are simply terrible. Red Zone Cuba is terrible AND depressing, it's like if nihilism were a movie.

[@BillBadMule123]

🥰😍🤩😘🥳❤💯💢💥💫👍