The cult movie written in 2 DAYS! - Track of the Moon Beast (1976)

[@TheRogueWolf]

Mark's ability to insert himself into movies has grown by leaps and bounds. It's only a matter of time before we see him as Julia Child in _The French Chef,_ making a tasty dish out of chicken, corn, green peppers, chili... sigh... onions....

[@PerkolatorTheTerminator]

The Mark Cinematic Universe is expanding exponentially lol.

[@Lucky_Chase]

😂😂😂

[@princesssolace4337]

while singing California Lady

[@Tyler45nilbog]

So annoying

[@TimmmTim]

@@princesssolace4337 You mean Oregon Woman? Or Washington Girl? Wait what was it? Alaska Dame?

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

Mystery Science Theater made every joke they could about this damn movie and it still wasn't enough ridicule😊"SMILE, Paul's ass!"

[@jillionsofcrafts6255]

Agree!! Johnny’s stew, a villain named ‘Paul’, antiseptic manor, Kathy’s pink outfit, etc. And as you said, still not enough!!

[@BGNOLA]

@@jillionsofcrafts6255 chicken...corn...green peppers...chili...(sigh) onions....

[@SgtRocko]

I WISH RiffTrax would do a version - imagine what they could do without censorship like MST3K had!

[@EarthboundX]

Johnny's stew is probably the longest running riff joke ever. It started in MST3K, and it pops up in Rifftrax every once in a while.

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

@EarthboundX along with I wonder what he wanted, and eat it boy eat it!!!

[@BGNOLA]

This episode was made entirely of chicken...corn...green peppers...chili...(sigh) onions....

[@furrybogard9724]

You think the sheriff ever unhooked his thumbs from his belt for Kathy?

[@parkpunk2]

2:42

[@joshuahoover6841]

Johnny longbow knows all the local recipes add native folklore

[@DiGiTyDarKMaN]

The background music on all of these videos has become so iconic to me. I hear it, and I just know im watching something special. These videos are so medicinal.

[@GoADHDGo]

A few days ago I was watching someone else’s KZbin video and during one segment this same background music started playing. I immediately hit the “like” button. Just instinct.

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

It sounds like the sort of music you would be listening to while waiting to Enter Hell, type of hell where it's just a bunch of boring people

[@DeffoZappo]

Just makes me think of always sunny

[@37view37]

Mark’s music choices, both soundtrack and outro, are perfect! The bright and jaunty soundtrack evokes fun and mid-twentieth century pop culture to me. And, absolutely these videos are just a joy and a tonic to bad feelings and hard times. Thank you to Mark for this service to us all!

[@brianhurley890]

The outro automatically puts me in a good mood. Hell I've even rewound before.

[@SirWilliamKidney]

"Enjoy Track of the Moon Beast. It stars Nobody and features Nothing. I hope you choke on it." - Pearl 😂

[@Pantechnicon]

My eldest son lives in Albuquerque (where this movie was filmed). He can ride a motorcycle. He's a zookeeper in the local reptile exhibit and he's obsessed with dinosaurs. He has three pet monitor lizards in his apartment, and he dates a blond girl. He's basically the real life Paul, just waiting to metamorphose.

[@planescaped]

Johnny being a part of every scene yet utterly superfluous to the story is hilarious. The character gives off real writer/director stand-in energy. I am just amazed he isn't wearing a black tanktop.

[@azarisLP]

One of my all time favourite MST3K episodes. So goofy, so phoned in, so bad it's good.

[@thedativecase9733]

I still have the recipe for That Stew....

[@azarisLP]

@@thedativecase9733 The one with chicken, corn, green peppers, onions...

[@thedativecase9733]

@@azarisLP "Sigh..." yes that one !

[@TomMSTie1138]

​​@@thedativecase9733"Soon I'll be throwing up chicken, corn, peppers, *sigh* onions."

[@furrybogard9724]

@@azarisLP Don't forget the rattlesnake and Velvetta

[@GoADHDGo]

2 seconds in and I’m already giggling in anticipation of a Mark-in-the-movie segment. FUN FACT: My street name is North Dakota Lady.

[@DiGiTyDarKMaN]

This one was especially hilarious.

[@GoADHDGo]

@@DiGiTyDarKMaNThe “Don’t cut away from me!” had me hurtin’.

[@sirzmo]

The audience at that concert is my exact reaction to that song.

[@Geospasmic]

Arizona laaaaaaaydeeeee, won't you kill this scorpion for me

[@furrybogard9724]

Are you more melodic than the Rhode Island Lady?

[@Geospasmic]

Mark as the Fish Lipped Guy killed me! I was not expecting that as the in-movie segment.

[@variaphora]

Hilarious! Though I do wish we could've heard the more melodic follow up, Rhode Island Lady.

[@Lucky_Chase]

You know what I hate about camping? The coyotes that keep ripping my tent open and dragging me out! Like, what do they want?

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

When you're part of such a famous group, of wonderful people, sometimes you just need to stend up and give them the credit they've earned. Wow a group, funnier than any group I've evrr seen.

[@TheBigHatLegion]

What I love about camping: the fresh air, feeling closer to nature, and just getting away from society in general. Cons: I'm camping.

[@samholdsworth420]

I don't get the con.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

I love the scene in the police station,where Mark is saying (over the actual dialogue):”He was killed by a dinosaur?That’s gonna be a lot of paperwork.I’m not even sure if we have forms for that.”

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I like the scene; "ohhh you slowly turn into a 🦖 space creature & kill random people" ohhh we'll let you go!

[@harambo88]

i read this comment exactly in that moment.

[@frankenjstein9371]

Mark knows that when he says "Too" everyone hits the like button in a Pavlovian action.

[@furrybogard9724]

I wonder if anyone does his arm swing at the same time? Can't help it when I do lol

[@maxtew6521]

Finally, Mark gets to experience the magic of learning the ingredients of Johnny Longbow's stew.

[@stephen70edwards]

Onions "sigh*

[@BlasterBand]

I'd love to try some of Johnny Longbow's stew with chicken, corn, green peppers, chili, (sigh) onions...

[@buckwild-k9g]

I just want to thank this show for introducing me to so many wonderful bad movies Troll 2, Samurai Cop, The Room, Star Crash, The Apple and a few good ones like the original Wicker Man from 1973.

[@zacharyfindlay-maddox171]

mst3k made it a masterpiece! Whenever I need a laugh, I turn on the mst3k version of it.

[@timepoet77]

Sadly, this was the last written story for the late Bill Finger (the guy who co-created Batman). He passed away in 1974.

[@williamblakehall5566]

At last, Mark made it to this one. I applaud him for his concern for Paul's mom.

[@JamesElise]

Almost two months have gone by and as a lady from Washington state who loves corn, I still have that end song stuck in my head

[@wildman2012]

Doesn't everyone have a framed picture of a Tyrannosaurus on their wall?

[@pretorious700]

Only archaeologists and the Flintstones.

[@JesusPulledMeThrough]

Honestly, I'm just glad that the cop was Fully on board for all theories and was even the first to think..."Hmm, monster. Nothing but a monster could've done this."

[@eddstarr2185]

Now that was one high-energy concert scene - the audience was really gettin' into it. Another awesome review, Mark. Thank You for all the suffering you go through for us.

[@Inspectornills]

4:50 "He shows her his lizard" that would have made for a great joke

[@drewgeraci8434]

I loved how you inserted yourself in the x-ray lab and made your image grainy to match the film! Another home run, Mark!

[@lukeadams7563]

“you mean to tell me a playing card killed those men?” favorite line

[@oldhickory4686]

I love how @ 1:00, the guy is delicately excavating and dusting off bones, and then proceeds to slam a shovel in the same area where the bones are at!

[@seamus7585]

It was the "PAUL!" when she saw the lizard had escaped that had me rolling. The bob of her head, then grabbing her wig to push it back in place...Priceless! 😹

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

Chicken.....corn... onions ....peppers.... chili,... tomatoes.... floor sweepings... dog hair.... Moon meteorite.. pink hot pants.....😊

[@thedativecase9733]

You forgot the heavy sigh!

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

@thedativecase9733 I was going to but I didn't know how to spell "heuhhĥ..." oh wait I guess I just did

[@thedativecase9733]

@@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat Tee hee!!

[@TheDevilinThePaleMoonlight]

Wait, isn't "chili" like a combination of many things as well? This guy went into extreme detail about his stew ingredients like he was bein prophetic but just glossed over the fact that he used another dish that's also a conglomeration of ingredients as an ingredient😂😂😂

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

@@TheDevilinThePaleMoonlight I think what happened was he blew his line and was supposed to say Chili Peppers but instead said just chili and pepper separately

[@JohnInTheShelter]

Oh, great, after years of flushing it out, I've got "California Lady" playing over and over in my head... Thanks SO much, Mark.

[@picard714]

Mark showing us once again how that great MST3K blood flows through his veins, while having his own funny, original takes

[@saintrocketIX]

One of my favorite MST3K episodes, and one of my favorite one liners ("Smile, Paul's ass!") Also, the writer of this movie was Bill Finger, who was the co-creator or Batman.

[@manicpixiefangirl4189]

Now I need that crossover. Batman vs. Paul!

[@sblinder1978]

Wisely, Gil Kane chose NOT to take credit for Bill's work this time

[@poopypants8815]

@@sblinder1978 Bob Kane

[@sblinder1978]

aw dammit. Thx poopypants@@poopypants8815

[@julesmara679]

I literally laughed so hard when you acted like the singer! I was not expecting that!

[@JoeFiorelloFilms]

"I'm not really that type of Doctor, I just like to tell people what's wrong with them... so that I can feel better about myself" now one of my favorite lines from all scenes of Mark inserting himself into a scene. haha

[@jakelong3466]

Oh man, that transformation scene was right up there with An American Werewolf in London. Bravo.

[@bsharp3281]

I love how the poster is doing what the film couldn't: have an awesome, muscular beast. In the movie they have a crappy beast suit and a buff dude who's inexplicably taking his shirt off because it's the best they could do with no budget. In the poster we see them as we were meant to, combined!

[@Barada73]

I’m pretty sure this entire movie was filmed in New Mexico and I definitely remember it being something of a staple on local NM television from the late-70s through early-80s. I first watched it when I was around 7 years old and it was the scariest movie that I was allowed to watch up to that point in my childhood. I definitely remember the film inspiring a few nightmares, which were far scarier than the actual film itself.

[@edwardx4979]

Skin cancer run had me laughing! Apparently, the actor knew he was making a movie and only going to be there briefly to act out his scene, so no sun block, sunglasses, etc. were necessary... 😁

[@steffjones6056]

I watch this MST3K episode when I'm feeling sick. It magically makes me feel better. It's like...sure, I feel all cruddy, but at least I didn't make this movie.

[@splifftachyon4420]

My sister had this on an old DVD collection, so we watched it one night and laughed our heads off. We made the recipe the next day dinner.

[@bronwynhughes2839]

Your appearances in this one were stellar Mark, your talent is meteoric if you will!

[@just4joebob]

This was one of the first MST3K episodes I ever saw as a kid and my entrance into the wonderful world of stew recipes.

[@davidhouston6475]

Buzz Aldrin tried to warn us that they were moonmen🌝🌝🌝

[@droth1031]

"I'm just a cop, not a monster detective!" should be on a tshirt! 😂

[@steelfaith99]

I died when he said too much fresh air 😂

[@1three7]

Lol even when you do the in character interludes that go on for too long it's still somehow right. It just makes them funnier. More than once I've thought "ok that's enough" then start laughing again. I really like how much effort you put into the costumes on them lately. They might be my favorite part of these but then again I love the whole format

[@MisterBrimm]

Thank you for your service, Mark!

[@FanboyFlicks]

My pleasure!

[@katsrebro4684]

My favorite part of camping is fictional camping. Actual camping is always miserable.

[@pretorious700]

I would love a Frank Larabee 2 hour retrospective.

[@ScreamingScallop]

I hate that Bill Finger was reduced to writing this crap while Bob Kane was still telling people "oh yeah, I totally created Batman, just me, nobody else"

[@thetandfpodcast]

Yeah, it’s super shitty.

[@mgcarrigan]

Mark's inserts in the movies is on point here.

[@markukeley2924]

Dang, "California Lady" is a great song, Mark. Thanks for sharing, but what really concerns me is the picture of Paul's backside that Cathy took. Did she get Paul's written consent?

[@GuillermoSTD]

I love how in the first scene you see Paul carefully brushing the dirt off the bones he's uncovered, and then suddenly he raises both arms and dives the shovel with all his might into the ground just inches away from the other pieces

[@comicsdude3166]

Singer that got distracted is the funniest part😂😂.

[@TheGreatestVoice1958]

Mark it’s a crime against humanity that you don’t have at least a million subscribers, like what the fuck? This is one of the best channels of all time.

[@C.L.Hinton]

16:49 Matching the substandard quality of the filmstock? You always go the extra mile, Mark. That's what sets your channel apart: amazing, professional work to back up the insights and humor. ✨🏆✨

[@shawndiebold]

Love you Mark. Never change

[@coopsgirl07]

This was one of your best vids! I love the bit with the singer. This movie is one of my fave MST3K episodes too.

[@FanboyFlicks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MikeSmith-bn1qr]

Saw this on MST3K. It was funny as hell! Mark does a damn good job as well. Love this channel!!!

[@TimmmTim]

7:00 Mark as Rachel Green as Frank Larabae was the highlight of this video

[@RingshadowCat]

This movie was filmed very close to where I live! It's shot in Albuquerque, or the areas around it. I've considered trying to hunt down the film locations before. There are a lot of reservations around ABQ though, and I honestly have no idea which rez was involved here or if I'd be allowed to visit.

[@julietfischer5056]

Not like they have border fences and guards on reservations. But there may be rules about wandering around the area. Unless the filmmakers didn't go to a reservation.

[@DrTomoculus]

3:20 "goin' outside, lookin' at the sky" i will heed these words now!!!! Thank you Mark!!!

[@reignfire85]

Oh god, I remember this from MST3K, watched it within the past year with my dad. The concert cameo you put yourself in was hilarious, although I do want to point out the one dude in the audience resembles Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead.

[@BGNOLA]

yeah, MST didn't catch Lemmy; maybe Hawkwind was staying at that same hotel?

[@itszyggi]

That long hair hippie wig suits Mark extremely well

[@cyberprompt]

Mark is getting so skilled in his video editing. amazing work, man! oh,.. and still funny as ever.

[@f-4171]

i am glad i found this channel

[@nancymckinney-u8f]

i love the woods. i can always tell when someone is a newbie to the woods when they fear all noise caused by creatures. your fine when you hear the cacophony. silence is when you should be on edge. idk something calming knowing there are all these animals i cant see around me.

[@mikes7504]

Even while transformed into a monster it's good to see that he remembers what mother taught him about always making sure his bed is made (@10:02) before leaving the house.

[@overwerk]

Great episode! You're a master of hilarious disguises. 🦖✨

[@Lightforeverandever]

*"Your brain is incredibly small"* Mark ure a genius 🤣

[@aliasfakename3159]

"North Dakota lady!" "It's California!" "I said no talking!" My sense of humor is so broken to get a laugh outta that

[@ronanjenkins2323]

Honestly one of the greatest channels on youtube, absolutely hilarious.

[@blaiseplaise]

Your "putting yourself into scenes" game is top notch in this video. Love it, solid work!

[@nickbrown7700]

This was rad. Ideas : Chopping Mall - Birdemic - Killer Sofa

[@bandit_six5418]

This channel deserves to have millions of subs. These are facts

[@execodin]

I agree. I don't understand how he isn't at least near RLM territory his content is so good.

[@Robert-lc6dv]

Dude, seriously. You make KZbin a better place. Always jazzed to see a new video. And you nailed the worst part about camping, it's feeling grimy after the first night. Definitely spoiled by modern living in that regard.

[@fccramster]

Weather is cooling down, football is back, and you have the audacity to post a video! Ahhhhh life is great!

[@dialect64]

The MST3K of this is a CLASSIC!

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

Oh, another MST3K one here ! Push the button, Frank…!

[@pssurvivor]

the insertions are getting really good!

[@mareikemars4137]

Just in time for my birthday, awesome, yes, thank you so much 😁🥳 !

[@ncapone87]

Lucky you, a new WMWM video on your birthday! 🎉

[@mareikemars4137]

@@ncapone87 Believe it or not, I'm feeling fortunate 🙂.

[@davidpaul1970]

I avoid camping because you never know when you'll run into a Jason Voorhees. The woods are full of Jason Voorheeses.

[@BernardLechler]

"spontaneous paleontologist" kills me every time

[@joinslayer]

Loved the blazing marshmallow at the start and the footprint

[@SonnyGTA]

Great movie pick! I remember when MST3K did this one. Glad you’re doing it.

[@furrybogard9724]

Can't stop thinking about that stew.. Corn..green peppers, chicken... onions...*sighs*..rattlesnake.. Velvetta...hair..

[@bollemonster]

I was waiting for Jonny to list garlic. I was left wanting. One star.

[@Styxswimmer]

This episode was made with love. And corn. Green peppers. Chicken. (Sigh) onions........

[@everwake2689]

That concert bit was perfect.

[@Matthew.Wade27]

My favorite part about Covid lockdowns was that Mark was uploading frequently…

[@flomojo2u]

Great stuff, really hitting it out of the park with your stand-ins! I about lost it when I saw you in the iconic vest and blond hair; your compositing and replacing the doctor was quite well done too.

[@rgs8970]

Favorite part about camping: playing card games in a new location Least favorite: too much fresh air

[@MarioCaez]

I loved watching this movie when I was a kid. A bad movie but I got such a Nostalgia from watching this video.

[@MiserableLittleDoomGoblin]

Something tells me that coming up with an exhaustive list of ingredients for that stew is the reason why it took an entire weekend to write the script for this movie.

[@jerameyclark9609]

I live right next to where this was filmed. It is just as glamorous now as it was then.

[@timworley3058]

I love EVERYTHING about camping.

[@TomMSTie1138]

This movie was tailormade for MST3K. One of the highlights of the Sci-fi era, IMHO.

[@housemastiff5106]

Use to see the box for this movie at the old video rental store, I know a video rental store, and thought wow the artwork was really good. Then I watched the movie 😢

[@offloc1141]

I hope Mark posts videos for the rest of my life.

[@everstalwart6210]

What I like about camping: absolutely bothing. Why would I forsake the comfort of a modern home and go to sleep on cold, stony ground in a tiny claustrophobic cone while listening to the howling wind and fearing the prescence of snakes, ghosts and whatnot? BTW Mark, you can consider getting an agent. With your talent, I'm confident you'll crush it whether as an actor or as a stand-up comedian.

[@Sean-eo8ns]

No matter the video, I’m always enjoying it, Mark. Thank you much!