My family actually went to see this film at a theater in the 50s. I was so young that the aliens were actually pretty danged scary to me. Watching it now, it seems like a corny little "flying saucer" spoof. The best thing about the movie is the classic design of the aliens.
The plot is ridiculous. The aliens "invade" at night with one ship and a half dozen "men". They were smart enough to figure out interplanetary travel, but even automobile lights cause them to evaporate. I guess they didn't notice when they flew in that half the earth was dark and half in bright sunlight.
Of the cast, only Frank Gorshin (Joe Gruen) would go on to bigger and better things in Hollywood. Many of the cast died young. Lyn Osborn (Artie), died at 32. Gloria Castillo (Gloria) died in her mid forties.
Watch this film only if you're very patient and have low expectations or, like me, it's a trip down nostalgia lane.
The plot is ridiculous. The aliens "invade" at night with one ship and a half dozen "men". They were smart enough to figure out interplanetary travel, but even automobile lights cause them to evaporate. I guess they didn't notice when they flew in that half the earth was dark and half in bright sunlight.
Of the cast, only Frank Gorshin (Joe Gruen) would go on to bigger and better things in Hollywood. Many of the cast died young. Lyn Osborn (Artie), died at 32. Gloria Castillo (Gloria) died in her mid forties.
Watch this film only if you're very patient and have low expectations or, like me, it's a trip down nostalgia lane.