 The
Fly (1958)
Classic sci-fi horror tale about scientist
swapping genes with a fly begins slowly, but builds to
memorably chilling, absurd finale. (Help me! Help me!!) A
must-see for genre fans.
Starring: Vincent Price, David
Hedison
Director: Kurt Neumann
Runtime: 94 minutes
Rating: NR |
 The
Blob (1958)
Classic sci-fi/horror B-movie about a
gelatinous threat from outer space. This was a rollicking
treat for teen drive-in dates in the '50s. Still holds
pleasure for fans of campy horror.
Starring: Steve
McQueen, Aneta Corseaut
Director: Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Bell,
Book & Candle (1958)
It's not scary at all, it's just a
cute film. An enchanting witch puts a publisher under her spell
in this engaging romantic comedy. Appealing performances, wacky
characters, witty dialog and warmhearted romance provides great
escapist fun for the whole family.
Stars: James Stewart,
Kim Novak
Director: Richard Quine
Not Rated
Runtime: 106 minutes |
 I
Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)
Teenage lycanthrope can't control his appetite and hair growth
after run-in with mad hypnotherapist in 1950s classic. Landon's
debut and film's atmosphere will be appreciated by many.
Starring: Michael Landon, Yvonne Lime
Director: Gene Fowler
Runtime: 76 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Godzilla,
King of the Monsters (1956)
Classic Japanese sci-fi about
towering, fire-breathing lizard laying waste to scale model
of Tokyo. Monster-movie fans will love its rubbery effects,
while the comically dubbed dialogue appeals to camp lovers.
Starring: Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura
Directors:
Inoshiro Honda, Terry Morse
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Invasion
of the Body Snatchers
(1956)
Sci-fi cult classic about human replicas hatched from plant pods
still induces chills. A must-see for true sci-fi buffs. With its
philosophical undertones, it even holds appeals to non-genre
fans.
Starring: Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter
Director: Don Siegel
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: NR |
 Creature
from the Black Lagoon (1954)
A favorite classic,
much-imitated sci-fi/horror date movie was a hit with 1950s
audiences. Classic sci-fi buffs and fans of camp find plenty
of entertainment here. The sequels aren't to bad either!
Starring: Richard Carlson, Julie Adams
Director: Jack
Arnold
Runtime: 79 minutes
Rating: G |
 Them!
(1954)
Atomic test-created giant ant mutations run amok
in 50s sci-fi classic. Classic horror/sci-fi enthusiasts
will be drawn in by intelligent script, building tension,
and acclaimed, though dated, special effects.
Starring:
James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn
Director: Gordon Douglas
Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: NR |
 The
Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
Sci-fi/thriller about an
irritated dinosaur trashing Manhattan after being awakened
by nuclear tests. Monster movie fans should get kicks from
the classic claymation effects, though some will find its
1950s earnestness hokey.
Starring: Paul Christian, Paula
Raymond
Director: Eugene Lourie
Runtime: 80 minutes
Rating: NR |
 The
War of the Worlds
(1953)
Big-budget Hollywood adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel about
Martian invasion of Earth. Classic sci-fi fans will enjoy the
vintage effects. This was the catalyst behind ID4.
Starring: Gene Barry, Les Tremayne
Director: Byron Haskin
Runtime: 85 minutes
Rating: G |
 The
Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Much-loved sci-fi classic about alien warning against nuclear
explosions has acclaimed performances, compelling character
development, moody feel. Considered by critics a masterpiece,
this genre-bender holds wide appeal.
Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal
Director: Robert Wise
Runtime: 88 minutes
Rating: G |
