Crystals from outer space become giant monoliths once they touch water, and when humans touch them they are turned to stone. No spoilers but this could have been an absurd scenario, but thanks to Jack Arnold's scenario it is riveting to watch. Grant Williams plays the lead in trying to stop the monoliths destruction, and he gives an excellent performance. Sadly he was always cast in minor films when he could have become one of the finest actors and in my opinion far more interesting than others who had A pictures and it is ironic he was cast in ' Written on the Wind ' in a minor role. His one big A feature. Such is the roulette wheel of Hollywood's decision making. Lola Albright stars with him but is used for decoration when she proved to be a fine actor in ' Cold Wind in August. ' A film well worth watching on all levels.
Review of The Monolith Monsters
