"Star Trek: The Original Series" began with "The Man Trap," essentially a monster B-movie in space about a salt-vampire with ...

the world’s first glimpse of Star Trek was a thrilling episode in which a salt-sucking-shape-shifting monster terrorizes the crew of the Starship Enterprise. Much of Trek’s internal continuity ...

However, in the expansive universe of Star Trek, the humble pursuit of salt restults on a treacherous and macabre journey. Enter the salt creatures, showcased in the iconic Star Trek: The Original ...

If you thought radiation-poisoned Spock was the pinnacle of weird Star Trek-themed Hallmark Christmas ... comes near the end of the show when the salt monster attempts to kill Kirk with its ...

Vote on our picks (and nominate your own favorite Star Trek aliens) on the Underwire blog. Description: Looking like a cross between a lamprey and a troll doll, this creature needs salt to live.

The first episode of "Star Trek" was, instead, "The Man Trap," an episode about a scary, shape-shifting salt vampire monster that kills people on the Enterprise. It wasn't a great introduction to ...

Even in her redemptive phase, it’s impossible to believe Yeoh is the sort of monster Star Trek needs Georgiou to be. Rather than shrinking the scene, and the stakes, to suit her talents ...

Conversely, "The Man Trap" had a monster and "more action" than the other five episodes, said IMDB, which NBC thought would be more appealing to audiences. While "Star Trek" is now a cultural ...

Along with Shatner and Koenig, “Star Trek” actors Bobby Clark (The Gorn), Sean Kenney (Captain Pike) and Sandra Gimpel (The Salt Vampire) will make appearances. Other stars from throughout the ...

This made-for-streaming Star Trek adventure starring Michelle Yeoh is an exhausting gallop of nonstop chatter and nonhuman abilities. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an ...