A small construction crew on an island is terrorized when some strange spirit-like being takes over a large bulldozer, and goes on a killing rampage.While this film is in many ways rather stupid, especially considering how little is actually explained, it also happens to be quite fun. I would also say it is time to be re-discovered, as it is clearly a precursor to "Christine" and "Maximum Overdrive". In a twisted way, it could even be seen as a slasher film -- despite its slow, lumbering nature, the killer still manages to catch up with his prey.I am curious to know if any additional footage exists. Because it is a TV movie, it has commercial break spots and is pretty short (around 75 minutes). Are there another 10 minutes of footage somewhere, or is this exactly what was intended to be seen?

Killdozer(1974) is probably the most obscure movie i've reviewed. It's basically a more obscure version of Duel(1971). Duel isn't very famous anyway but it certainly has got it's praise. It was directed by a critically acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. It has a fan site. And it was released on DVD. But this film seems to have gotten little to no recognition. I watched it on YouTube so I don't know for sure if it was ever released on DVD. But is it a good movie? Well I say yes it is. Certainly it isn't a great movie but I still think it's decent. It's about these men on an island to dig up oil for their company. On the island they find a mysterious rock. They try to move it with a Caterpillar D-9 but it fails. The D-9 is then possessed by the spirit of the rock. A spirit that makes mechnical things want to kill people I guess. So the men are trapped on the island and then the film sort of becomes a slasher film with the D-9 going around killing everyone. It actually instills that sense of fear and suspense in it. But it's not done as well as Duel did it. Overall if you want to see what a construction version of Duel is check it out.

A meteorite crashes onto the surface of a remote Pacific Island. A malevolent alien force in the meteorite causes an enormous Caterpillar D9 bulldozer to come to murderous life and terrorize a small handful of construction workers. Director Jerry London, working from a compact script co-written by noted science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon, relates the compelling story at a steady pace and maintains a grimly sober tone from start to finish. Moreover, the able cast all contribute solid performances: Clint Walker as stern, rugged foreman Lloyd Kelly, Carl Betz as stolid, cynical loner Dennis Holzig, James Wainwright as hale'n'hearty lug Jules "Dutch" Krasner, Neville Brand as grizzled veteran mechanic Chub Foster, James A. Watson, Jr. as the laid-back Al Beltran, and a very young and boyish pre-"Vega$" Robert Ulrich as eager young turk Mark McCarthy. While the premise sounds admittedly silly, it's thankfully handled with admirable conviction and seriousness by the director and cast; the increasingly grim, tense and nightmarish atmosphere in particular prevents the whole thing from ever degenerating into laughable camp. The bulldozer makes for a genuinely fearsome and intimidating juggernaut. A pitched fight between the bulldozer and a huge shovel rates as a definite thrilling highlight. Terry K. Meade's polished cinematography and Gil Melle's nicely wonky'n'spooky score are both up to par. An enjoyable "Duel" variant.

Killdozer (1974) 2 of 5 Dir: Jerry London Stars: Clint Walker, Carl Betz, Neville Brand A group of construction workers are building an airstrip on a remote island. While clearing earth they discover a meteor that when disturbed omits a bright blue light and then possesses the massive bulldozer they use into 'Killdozer'. No where to run or hide the workers get picked off one by one until they formulate their final stand.'Killdozer' is an entertaining made-for-TV movie. Not too well done and a bit simple but once you get over its age you'll find yourself having a decent time.