The Quatermass Experiment
1955
A missile is launched by Professor Quatermass and his team but when it lands back in England two crew members have disappeared but the third, who is barely alive, turns into a 'thing'. The 'thing' starts killing humans and animals to feed its transformation... Read more
| Starring | Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, Thora Hird, Gordon Jackson |
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| Director | Val Guest |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Hammer's film of Nigel Kneale's ground-breaking television serial was a huge success, encouraging the studio to concentrate on the production of horror films; in that regard, it can truly be said to have changed the course of British film history. The story, of an astronaut who returns to Earth only to gradually mutate into a vegetable, was subsequently much emulated. Veteran director Val Guest detested the casting of American actor Brian Donlevy, though his portrayal of Quatermass was generally well-received at the time; while Jack Warner, PC George Dixon in The Blue Lamp and the long-running TV series Dixon of Dock Green, plays the inspector who helps the professor destroy the terror from outer space.
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Intelligent science fiction based on a highly successful BBC TV serial; the film version is generally workmanlike despite its obvious low budget.
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It was the enormous success of this Hammer version of Nigel Kneale's TV series which began the whole horror boom in... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Classic 50s B&W sci-fi/horror movie.
This is the Hammer movie version, rather than the BBC TV series, which I don?t believe exists anymore. It?s been reduced to half the length of the original and ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Unintentional humour
Hilarious! For anyone who appreciates the genre this is a classic: Dan Dare rockets, wobbly scenery and 'original' crackly soundtrack. Think early Dr ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Good old fashioned 'comedy' horror
This one is suitable for all ages.
Fairly interesting and predictable all the way through. Bear in mind that this film was made way back in 1955, ... more -
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Classic sci-fi
A black and white sci-fi movie from the early days of the genre, complete with finned rocket. The monster effects are fairly laughable these days, but it's ... more
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Classic 50s B&W sci-fi/horror movie.
This is the Hammer movie version, rather than the BBC TV series, which I don?t believe exists anymore. It?s been reduced to half the length of the original and ... more
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Classic 50s B&W sci-fi/horror movie.
This is the Hammer movie version, rather than the BBC TV series, which I don?t believe exists anymore. It?s been reduced to half the length of the original and ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Unintentional humour
Hilarious! For anyone who appreciates the genre this is a classic: Dan Dare rockets, wobbly scenery and 'original' crackly soundtrack. Think early Dr ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Good old fashioned 'comedy' horror
This one is suitable for all ages.
Fairly interesting and predictable all the way through. Bear in mind that this film was made way back in 1955, ... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Classic sci-fi
A black and white sci-fi movie from the early days of the genre, complete with finned rocket. The monster effects are fairly laughable these days, but it's ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Something nasty in the wood shed
Where did we go wrong?
These were the days when this country had a film industry that easily rivalled the USA for style and atmosphere.
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Classic British Sci-Fi
Britain makes its mark on the Fifties sci-fi cycle dominated by the Hollywood product with a clever and intelligent tale heightened by good performances. ... more
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Classic stuff
Much smoother and better acted than much US 'B' movie sci-fi stuff from the 1950s. It just shows that a bit of ingenuity and imagination can help ... more
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Good in its day
Interesting to see what passed for 'Must See Television' in its day. The whole nation used to stay in to watch this. But very dated now. Good but dated... more
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Another classic british movie
I watched all the Quatermass movies, this was not a let down. The only negative was the american actor playing Quatermass. He was not up to the job. Should ... more
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|Good 50's black and white sci-fi
Love these old 50 black and white sci-fi films and this was one was excellent.
Critics' reviews (3)
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Hammer's film of Nigel Kneale's ground-breaking television serial was a huge success, encouraging the studio to concentrate on the production of horror films; in that regard, it can truly be said to have changed the course of British film history. The story, of an astronaut who returns to Earth only to gradually mutate into a vegetable, was subsequently much emulated. Veteran director Val Guest detested the casting of American actor Brian Donlevy, though his portrayal of Quatermass was generally well-received at the time; while Jack Warner, PC George Dixon in The Blue Lamp and the long-running TV series Dixon of Dock Green, plays the inspector who helps the professor destroy the terror from outer space.
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Intelligent science fiction based on a highly successful BBC TV serial; the film version is generally workmanlike despite its obvious low budget.
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It was the enormous success of this Hammer version of Nigel Kneale's TV series which began the whole horror boom in... read more on Time Out
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The Quatermass Experiment
A missile is launched by Professor Quatermass and his team but when it lands back in England two crew members have disappeared but the third, who is barely alive, turns into a 'thing'. The 'thing' starts killing humans and animals to feed its transformation......
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