Tycus

As a giant comet named Tycus hurtles toward Earth, natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes begin to devastate the planet. While the general public remains unaware of the impending collision, a secret underground city is constructed to preserve a select group of people and ensure the survival of human civilization. A journalist named Jake Lowe discovers this hidden refuge while investigating the suspicious activities of a wealthy magnate who is overseeing the project.

The film was directed by John Putch and marks the first of five films he directed, followed by The Poseidon Adventure and several other titles through 2024. The cast features Dennis Hopper as Peter Crawford and Peter Onorati as Jake Lowe, alongside Todd Allen, Blake Clark, Sarah Dalton, and Sonny D'Angelo. This action and science fiction production was a joint effort between the United Kingdom and the United States, produced by Phoenician Entertainment with a screenplay by Kevin and Michael Goetz.

Audience reception for the movie has been generally poor. It holds a rating of 3.6/10 on IMDb based on 876 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 4.5/10 from 17 votes.