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They Came from Beyond Space

  • 1967
  • Unrated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
2.3K
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They Came from Beyond Space (1967)
Alien InvasionAdventureSci-Fi

Scientists investigating an unusual meteor shower in a rural field are possessed by an alien force bent on an ulterior purpose.Scientists investigating an unusual meteor shower in a rural field are possessed by an alien force bent on an ulterior purpose.Scientists investigating an unusual meteor shower in a rural field are possessed by an alien force bent on an ulterior purpose.

  • Director
    • Freddie Francis
  • Writers
    • Milton Subotsky
    • Joseph Millard
  • Stars
    • Robert Hutton
    • Jennifer Jayne
    • Zia Mohyeddin
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Freddie Francis
    • Writers
      • Milton Subotsky
      • Joseph Millard
    • Stars
      • Robert Hutton
      • Jennifer Jayne
      • Zia Mohyeddin
    • 74User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Hutton
    Robert Hutton
    • Dr. Curtis Temple
    Jennifer Jayne
    Jennifer Jayne
    • Lee Mason
    Zia Mohyeddin
    Zia Mohyeddin
    • Farge
    Bernard Kay
    Bernard Kay
    • Richard Arden
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Master of the Moon
    Hedger Wallace
    • Alan Mullane
    • (as Geoffrey Wallace)
    Maurice Good
    Maurice Good
    • Stilwell
    Luanshya Greer
    • Girl Attendant
    John Harvey
    • Bill Trethowan
    Diana King
    • Mrs. Trethowan
    Paul Bacon
    Paul Bacon
    • Dr. Rogers
    Christopher Banks
    Christopher Banks
    • Doctor - Street
    Dermot Cathie
    • Peterson
    Norman Claridge
    • Dr. Frederick Andrews
    James Donnelly
    • Guard
    Frank Forsyth
    Frank Forsyth
    • Blake
    Leonard Grahame
    • McCabe
    Michael Hawkins
    • Williams
    • Director
      • Freddie Francis
    • Writers
      • Milton Subotsky
      • Joseph Millard
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    4Hitchcoc

    He should have had his head examined--Earlier!

    This movie is passable at best. It has an interesting plot: some aliens are trying to find a way to survive by building a base on earth. They are seen as hostile because, for heaven's sake they take over people's brains and use them to construct their stuff. A scientist who has had brain surgery and has a silver plate in his head, is immune to this. Later, a buddy of his puts a colander on his head with a silver plate and is able to infiltrate the "evil forces." Along the way, our hero, who suffered his initial brain damage in a car accident, drives around in a classic roadster (he must be trying not to be conspicuous) which he is always parking somewhere and setting the hand brake. He flies in the faces of the aliens who seem to tolerate him a lot more than they should. His girlfriend, who finished in third place in the Lucille Ball look-alike contest is a scientist who is carrying the soul of an alien around with her. There is so much coming and going, we never quite understand what the heck they're doing. Only that they seem to make frequent trips to the moon. The ending is full of emotion and good will and, yes, overacting. Captain Kirk would have been proud. Sometimes you see a film that has a good skeleton plot and with a few bucks and a little imagination, it could have been OK. What is lacks is the human element.
    4vmwrites

    Remake, or not?

    In looking at this movie, it seemed to me that this was pretty close in concept to It Came from Outer Space, the sci-fi classic starring Richard Carlson and Barbara Rush. It was later remade as Night Slaves, a TV movie in 1990.

    However, it was good seeing Robert Hutton, a perennial favorite in sci-fi films.

    On the negative side, the editing seemed rather haphazard, with cuts and clips not blending together to add coherence and continuity. Also, the film lacked any of the background characters who were so good in what have turned out to be sci-fi classics. Made in England, They Came from Beyond Space has the location, but not the interest of the Quatermass movies.
    8retrohouse-03373

    I don't understand the low rating for this film!

    OK look ...this is not a studio blockbuster, or classic in the sci-fi genre by any stretch of the imagination. But this movie has an interesting plot, moves along very quickly, has a fun musical score and the acting isn't terrible. I wasn't expecting much when I put it on, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it is. There are a million worse ways to spend an hour and a half of your life. Ignore the negative reviews and give it a chance.
    5alcilan

    Lovely '60s Sci-Fi

    I think both the '50s and '60s were a golden age for Sci-Fi films and after Roswell, it seemed everyone was having a try at 'alien invasion' films. Okay, this film isn't going to set the World alight with its plot, acting, music, or anything else but it's still a delightful watch for fans of the genre, either as a nostalgic look back at Sixties Britain, or for those interested in the history of such films. Incidentally, being a big fan of TV and film from that time, probably as I grew up with it, I kept recognising classic sound effects, many of which probably also 'served' in other movies and ITC TV series of the time.
    6AshenGrey

    Nice film, except for the fight music

    Considering that this film was obviously shot on a tight budget, it worked out to be an enjoyable film nonetheless. I haven't seen many Hutton films, but I like his Style of thinking, cerebral hero who reasons first, shoots later.

    This film must have been very inspirational to Stephen King, as the plot of his book "The Tommyknockers" was nearly identical to the plot of this movie - right down to the hero with a metal plate in his head.

    Of course, the only real down side to this film is the fight music. All it consists of is Someone pounding on a snare drum. they could have done better here.

    All in all, it's an enjoyable film of it's era, and one I Will probably watch again.

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    • Trivia
      To save costs, the production used many sets and props from the Amicus movie Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966) filmed earlier.
    • Goofs
      While Stillwell and Curtis are having their discussion in the jalopy, the blue screen background is reflected on the car making it appear as though the hood is transparent and the countryside is seen through it and Stillwell.
    • Quotes

      Lee Mason: Sentiment! I will not have sentiment interfering with our vital work!

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, Kenneth Kendall's surname is spelled Kandall.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating. All cuts were waived in 2012 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for its premiere DVD release (actually released 17 October 2011).
    • Connections
      Edited into Cynful Movies: They Came From Beyond Space (2019)

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sie kamen von jenseits des Weltraums
    • Filming locations
      • Cookham, Berkshire, England, UK(street scenes)
    • Production company
      • Amicus Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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