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The Anti-Matter Man

  • Episode aired Dec 27, 1967
  • Not Rated
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Lost in Space (1965)
Lost In Space: The Anti-Matter Man
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John Robinson and Don West are transported onto a strange new world where their evil opposites exist and plan to change places with them. Will, the Robot and a reluctant Dr. Smith set out to... Read allJohn Robinson and Don West are transported onto a strange new world where their evil opposites exist and plan to change places with them. Will, the Robot and a reluctant Dr. Smith set out to find and help the real Don and John only to be pursued by an evil John Robinson.John Robinson and Don West are transported onto a strange new world where their evil opposites exist and plan to change places with them. Will, the Robot and a reluctant Dr. Smith set out to find and help the real Don and John only to be pursued by an evil John Robinson.

  • Director
    • Sutton Roley
  • Writers
    • Irwin Allen
    • K.C. Alison
  • Stars
    • Guy Williams
    • June Lockhart
    • Mark Goddard
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    302
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    • Director
      • Sutton Roley
    • Writers
      • Irwin Allen
      • K.C. Alison
    • Stars
      • Guy Williams
      • June Lockhart
      • Mark Goddard
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Guy Williams
    Guy Williams
    • Dr. John Robinson
    June Lockhart
    June Lockhart
    • Maureen Robinson
    Mark Goddard
    Mark Goddard
    • Major Don West
    Marta Kristen
    Marta Kristen
    • Judy Robinson
    Bill Mumy
    Bill Mumy
    • Will Robinson
    • (as Billy Mumy)
    Angela Cartwright
    Angela Cartwright
    • Penny Robinson
    Jonathan Harris
    Jonathan Harris
    • Dr. Zachary Smith
    Fred Krone
    Fred Krone
    • Alien Monster
    • (uncredited)
    Bob May
    • The Robot
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Tufeld
    Dick Tufeld
    • The Robot
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sutton Roley
    • Writers
      • Irwin Allen
      • K.C. Alison
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    10zebulonguy

    The best episode of the final season?

    Anti Matter Man is a wonderful, almost perfect episode. It stands out in an erratic season of episodes. Some of this season had good shows , but it also featured some truly low points ( A day at the zoo, Great vegetable rebellion, to name just 2!) But this episode is superior to any other 3rd season show, Sutton Roley directs assuredly and imaginatively from a script by K.C.Alison ( Robert Hamner and Barney Slater )It is a great pity Roley only did a handful of episodes- everyone he did was good if not great. The story may sound old hat- John Robinson is transported to the anti matter world inhabited by his evil alter-ego, leaving John there in the custody of Don West's alter-ego- the double takes John's place with his family.This episode really is tense, grim and features the comedy scenes in the right proportions and not too often. Several scenes stand out- the evil John virtually clubbing The Robot to pieces, again the evil John stalking Will Robinson through space on an eerie stairway of mist and light, the 2 John's fighting in space amongst a myriad of lights.Dr. Smith, Will and The Robot travel to the anti matter world to find the real John Robinson, their adventures along the way are fascinating.A prime example of the perfect Lost In Space. Check it out.
    10bigfrankie-43464

    Well Deserved Reputation as a Gem

    The Anti-Matter Man has long been considered a favorite Lost in Space episode, by most aficionados and perhaps the best color episode. It is easy to make that case. At minimum, I rank this as one of the very best. It is exceptionally well written and moves at a perfect pace.

    The Anti-Matter man highlights Prof Robinson, with The Robot in a strong supporting role.

    Prof Robinson is transported to an Anti-Matter World and a battle between the real Prof Robinson and the Anti-Matter Prof Robinson ensues.

    The Robot, Will and Dr. Smith also enter the Anti-Matter world, which in addition to the Anti-Matter Prof Robinson contain the Anti-Matter Major West and Anti-Matter Robot.

    Although not overly brave, Dr. Smith is not his usual over-the-top coward nor a buffoon- very appropriate for this episode.

    If one were to nitpick, The Robot has a couple of "campish" moments that keep this from being perfect, but it still easily Rates as a "10".
    8LCShackley

    Another bright spot in season 3

    This was screenwriter K C. Alison's only contribution to LIS, and that's a shame. This powerful story is one of the most memorable from season three.

    A major strength of this story is allowing Guy Williams to take center stage, playing good and evil versions of John Robinson. Not only does he get some good action scenes, he also shows his ability to convey emotions through the smallest of gestures and facial expressions. Mark Goddard likewise plays two roles, and his sinister anti-West is truly creepy, with his five-o'clock shadow and droopy eyellid.

    The Will/Smith/Robot troika plays a smaller part than usual. Will has some strong lines when confronting his "dad," and later an emotional scene which triggers the famous "happy family" music cue. The Robot continues his evolution into a metal joke machine, including a scene where he too confronts his "evil twin." Voice man Dick Tufeld must have had fun with this one.

    As with the recent "Day at the Zoo" episode, the visual side of "Anti-Matter Man" depends heavily on "limbo sets" - dark, expressionistic vistas lit as needed for maximum effect. The pathway between worlds was about as effective as the LIS special effects could make it: a truly eerie dreamscape with smoking dry ice and glittery gauze.

    It's good to see how good LIS could be when the creative team thought outside the box.
    7chrisart7

    Surprisingly suspenseful gem amidst campy season

    As stated in another review, if the camp element had been weeded out from this episode, it could have stood up with the first eight episodes (and episode 15) of "Lost in Space." As it is, it's on a par with "Follow the Leader", the first season finale which had many great moments and a few campy ones which detracted from its complete effectiveness.

    "The Anti-Matter Man" is probably the very best use of recycling (a common occurrence) in this series: the stark, Stravinsky-like stock music was scored by Herman Stein, and was originally from episode two ("The Derelict"); the rubber-suited red alien was an entirely different character in a prior episode, but put to very good (if utilitarian) use here. There are some superb camera bits, too (kudos to the director, Sutton Roley). And stars Guy Williams and Mark Goddard show more range than expected as Prof. Robinson's and Major West's villainous counterparts.

    The effects are OK, but quite atmospheric nonetheless.
    9asalerno10

    FINALLY A GOOD EPISODE!!!

    After a string of weak episodes we find a really good one. John Robinson is accidentally transported to an antimatter world and his dopelhanger comes to our world. The plot is much like the season 1 episode Follow the Leader, Guy Williams and Mark Goddard get a chance to shine as their sinister counterparts. The atmosphere is well done, both the corridor that leads to the antimatter world and the cave with the cage where John Robinson is kept prisoner is gloomy and creepy. The Anti Matter Man is among the 3 or 4 best episodes of this third season.

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    • Trivia
      This alternative universe adventure follows Mirror, Mirror (1967), broadcast two months earlier. The premise is practically identical.
    • Goofs
      Inside the ship the Robot tells Will that the anti Prof. Robinson does not cast a shadow. But immediately afterwards when the anti Robinson goes to the locker to get the metal pipe, he casts a rather pronounced shadow on the wall.
    • Connections
      Featured in OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger's Movie (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
      Written by Wallis Willis

      Performed by Dick Tufeld

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    • Release date
      • December 27, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Irwin Allen Productions
      • Jodi Productions Inc.
      • Van Bernard Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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