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Killers from Space (1954)

1954 · Feature film · 73 min · dir. W. Lee Wilder

The last word in science-fiction thrills!

  • Science Fiction
  • monster film

Synopsis

Atomic scientist/pilot Doug Martin is missing after his plane crashes on an reconnaissance mission after a nuclear test. Miraculously appearing unhurt at the base later, he is given sodium amethol, but authorities are skeptical of his story that he was captured by aliens determined to conquer the Earth with giant monsters and insects. Martin vows to use existing technology to destroy them.

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Details

Director
W. Lee Wilder
Writer
Myles Wilder
Composer
Manuel Compinsky
Cinematography
William H. Clothier
Studio
Planet Filmplays
Released
1954-01-23
Running time
73 minutes

Cast & crew

Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★ · Why so many big animals and bugs? · Victor Von Psychotron · 2021-08-31

It's a weird movie, probably considered psychotronic by many. It's hard to believe the cinematographer on this went on to get two Oscar nominations for his work with John Wayne.

Francis Coleman? · torgman · 2011-11-16

The British conductor, television producer and director?

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