It Came From Outer Space
1953  NR  SCIENCE FICTION  1h 20min
CAST— Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, Joe Sawyer, Russell Johnson
MUSIC— Herman Stein  DIRECTOR— Jack Arnold

     “Amazing! Exciting! Spectacular!” Or so the film poster promises. A star gazer looks to the night sky and sees a fast approaching meteor… or is it? He finds the impact crater and discovers an extraterrestrial spacecraft. The only problem is that no one in this two-bit desert town will believe his astronomical claims. While everyone mocks him the occupants of said starship are busy taking the form of townsfolk in order to blend in. Only our pariah of a hero can rescue the populace from the alien menace (even though no one is in any real danger, but whatever). Touted as a classic science fiction thriller, though sadly nary a thrill nor a chill is to be found. A mediocre attempt to cash in on the saucer phase of the ‘50s. Originally filmed in 3D. Followed by a television sequel/remake/rip-off in ’96.
OUR RATING— * ½
FOLLOWED BY— It Came From Outer Space II (1996)