Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
(1982/ PG/ 113 min.)

Part of the 7th Annual Moonlit Matinee Film Festival.

The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T. Kirk and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise facing off against the genetically-engineered tyrant Khan. When Khan escapes from a 15-year exile to exact revenge on Kirk, the crew of the Enterprise must stop him from acquiring a powerful terraforming device.

After the lackluster critical and commercial response to Star Trek: The Motion Picture, series creator Gene Roddenberry was forced out of the sequel's production. The Wrath of Khan is generally considered one of the best films of the Star Trek series and is credited with creating renewed interest in the franchise. Considered by many fans to be the best of the Star Trek movies, Khan features a strong plot, increased tension, and a sharp supporting performance from Ricardo Montalban.

"Star Trek II is a very satisfying space adventure, closer in spirit and format to the popular TV series than to its big-budget predecessor."- Variety

"What movie would be complete without an incredible villain? In Khan, Ricardo Montalban created a villain of legendary proportions." - Three Movie Buffs