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One sheet, vintage movie poster for the 1954 science fiction film "Killers from Space". Directed by W. Lee Wilder, the brother of famous director Billy Wilder, it is a quintessential 1950s B-movie known for its low budget and campy special effects.
Film Overview
Plot: The story follows atomic scientist Dr. Douglas Martin (played by Peter Graves), who survives a plane crash during a nuclear test. He stumbles back to base with amnesia and a strange surgical scar on his chest. Under hypnosis, he reveals he was abducted by aliens from the planet Astron Delta. These aliens plan to conquer Earth by using stolen electricity to grow giant insects and reptiles to wipe out humanity.
The Aliens: The film is most famous for its "googly-eyed" aliens. To save money, the makeup artist used bottoms of plastic egg trays to create their bulging, oversized eyes.
Starring: The film stars Peter Graves (best known for Mission: Impossible) and Barbara Bestar.
Critical Reception
Today, Killers from Space is considered a cult classic among fans of "so bad it's good" cinema.
Ratings: It holds a low score of 3.5/10 on IMDb.
Common Criticism: Reviewers often point out the excessive use of stock footage, slow pacing, and the hilariously cheap alien costumes.
Cultural Note: Because it fell into the public domain, the film has been widely distributed and was famously featured on a precursor to Mystery Science Theater 3000 called The Film Crew. |
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