Killdozer! (film)

is a 1974 made for TV science-fiction horror movie, adapted from a 1944 novella of the same name by Theodore Sturgeon.

A recovering alcoholic, foreman Kelly, is in charge, but this is his last chance to redeem himself; if he fails this project, he will almost certainly be fired and face very poor job prospects.

Kelly and bulldozer driver Mack uncover the meteorite, which emits a strange sound.

Chub, the team's mechanic, cannot find anything wrong with the inoperative bulldozer, but can hear the odd sound from the blade.

Beltran ignores the prohibition and starts the bulldozer, bringing it to malevolent life, indwelt by the entity.

Running out of options, with the expected relief crew not due to arrive just yet, they amuse themselves by convicting the entity/bulldozer of murder, then consider methods of "execution": it is too heavy to hang, and too big for the gas chamber.

"[4] Charleston Picou from HorrorNews.net gave the film a mixed review, writing, "While the movie itself is well made for a ‘70s TV flick, with decent acting and directing, it’s ultimately undone by the overall ridiculousness.

In his review, Condit criticized the film's ridiculous premise, sluggish pace, "one-dimensional" characters, and overall lack of suspense.