Exclusive: Sci-Fi cult classic The Last Starfighter teaser with redone VFX

By Paul Shirey

Posted 8 years ago

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

A short bit ago we debuted a really awesome side-by-side VFX reel that redid the effects from JAWS IV: THE REVENGE. Now, the VFX crew at CKVfx have redone some of the effects from the sci-fi cult classic The Last Starfighter in this new scene comparison video that shows the potential for the film with some updated visuals. It’s a small tease, but one that certainly stimulates the imagination and flames the fires to revisit this little gem from 1984.

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Source: JoBlo.com

Tags: 1984, Adventure, Barbara Bosson, Catherine Stewart, Dan O'Herlihy, Jonathan Betuel, Lance Guest, Nick Castle, Sci-Fi, The Last Starfighter

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