This classic British production with interesting and challenging premise contains forthright performance , original argument and tense filmmaking .Vintage British sci-fi movie with a fascinating Brian Donlevy as Quatermass , a rocket scientist from original BBC production that kept millions glued to their TV screens in a serial formed by six episodes of 30 minutes starred by John Robertson and directed by Rudolph Cartier . This well intentioned Sc-Fi but also realistic picture concerns about the events occur when some meteors fall on the English countryside . Later on , Professor Quatermass , who is angry when his schemes for a moon colony are quashed, fights brainwashes zombies to rescue unfortunates whose bodies have been invaded by aliens . But then , scary and risked deeds begin to happen culminating in a threat to the entire world . As a giant blob and some aliens bring abominable terror carrying an infestation from outer space from destroying Earth . Furthermore, various government officials are possessed by a strange malignant force . Not long after a terrible thing stalks the fabric . The plot is developed for continuous discovery leading a spooky and astounding finale set at a refinery. This chiller is an outstanding adaptation of TV serial exhibited in BBC (1953) by Nigel Kneagle . An elderly and bleak Brian Donlevy is very good as rough Quatermass, he gives a tremendously powerful acting as rough scientist .The great climax film is ,of course, the ending confrontation between the protagonists and the weird entity.
This suspenseful and tense flick with just adequate effects is influenced by a story titled ¨The meteor¨ by Ray Bradbury and the movie ¨It came from outer space (1953)¨ by Jack Arnold . It's a eerie story, unusual in the strong character it builds for the elderly Donlevy . As turns up the Irish Brian Donlevy as starring who repeats role in ¨Quatermass I¨ both directed by Val Guest, the third part is titled ¨Quatermass and the pit¨, this is one of the best science fiction films of the history with Andrew Keir and directed by Roy Ward Baker ; besides John Mills starred the final chapter titled the ¨Conclusion Quatermass¨ , a lesser effort , directed by Piers Haggard . In the picture appears the usual Hammer technicians, as cameraman Elder Willis creating a riveting cinematography ; Les Bowie who makes some competent special effects , sensational makeup by Philip Leakey ; an awesome production design and musical conductor by James Bernard composing a tense and thrilling score . Hammer Film , later known for their high-quality horror films, wishes to acknowledge with thanks the facilities extended to them by ¨Shell¨ Refining and Marketing Company for the shooting and many scenes at Shell Haven Refinery , Essex where was mostly filmed . The pic gets acceptable budget of 92.000 pounds financed 75 per cent by United Artists and remaining Hammer Films. This successful movie owes a lot to prestigious artist and technician team that encouraged its studio Hammer to continue to become Europe's foremost purveyor of terror and mystery . This well developed , nail-biting film is well produced by Anthony Hinds and compellingly directed by Val Guest who increases the pace and the suspense as the movie heads for its eerie ending . The flick will appeal to science fiction movies enthusiasts and Hammer fans .Rating : Above average and well worth watching . Sci-Fi fans should like it , essential and indispensable seeing .
This suspenseful and tense flick with just adequate effects is influenced by a story titled ¨The meteor¨ by Ray Bradbury and the movie ¨It came from outer space (1953)¨ by Jack Arnold . It's a eerie story, unusual in the strong character it builds for the elderly Donlevy . As turns up the Irish Brian Donlevy as starring who repeats role in ¨Quatermass I¨ both directed by Val Guest, the third part is titled ¨Quatermass and the pit¨, this is one of the best science fiction films of the history with Andrew Keir and directed by Roy Ward Baker ; besides John Mills starred the final chapter titled the ¨Conclusion Quatermass¨ , a lesser effort , directed by Piers Haggard . In the picture appears the usual Hammer technicians, as cameraman Elder Willis creating a riveting cinematography ; Les Bowie who makes some competent special effects , sensational makeup by Philip Leakey ; an awesome production design and musical conductor by James Bernard composing a tense and thrilling score . Hammer Film , later known for their high-quality horror films, wishes to acknowledge with thanks the facilities extended to them by ¨Shell¨ Refining and Marketing Company for the shooting and many scenes at Shell Haven Refinery , Essex where was mostly filmed . The pic gets acceptable budget of 92.000 pounds financed 75 per cent by United Artists and remaining Hammer Films. This successful movie owes a lot to prestigious artist and technician team that encouraged its studio Hammer to continue to become Europe's foremost purveyor of terror and mystery . This well developed , nail-biting film is well produced by Anthony Hinds and compellingly directed by Val Guest who increases the pace and the suspense as the movie heads for its eerie ending . The flick will appeal to science fiction movies enthusiasts and Hammer fans .Rating : Above average and well worth watching . Sci-Fi fans should like it , essential and indispensable seeing .