Steam Trek; The Moving Picture, 2011, NR, 0 hr 12 min
VIDEO: Steam Trek: The Moving Picture Runtime: 12 minutes Studio: ad hoc film soc. Country of Origin: [Not specified] Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A steampunk silent-film parody of Star Trek, transforming the classic spacefaring adventure into a Victorian-era, steam-powered spectacle. Plot Summary: Steam Trek reimagines Star Trek as a silent, black-and-white steampunk adventure. Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, and the crew embark on a mission aboard a steam-powered “Enterprise,” navigating mechanical contraptions, boiler-powered engines, and whimsical steampunk technology. They encounter alien challenges, solve problems with Victorian ingenuity, and face humorous predicaments that mirror iconic Trek episodes—all presented with exaggerated silent-film style and title cards in place of dialogue. The complete version now available on YouTube restores the full parody, celebrating both the Star Trek universe and the charm of early cinematic storytelling. Criti...