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Films that Defined the 50s- Classic Sci Fi!
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The Day the Earth Stood StillThe Day the Earth Stood Still
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Probably the most famous of the flying saucers pictures, and deservedly so. A great blend of art and philosophy.
Earth vs. the Flying SaucersEarth vs. the Flying Saucers
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Another great flying saucer movie, again with Hugh Marlowe. Harryhausen's effects are masterful!
Invasion of the Body SnatchersInvasion of the Body Snatchers
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No remake could ever match the tension and paranoia of this timeless classic. You're next!
Rocketship X-MRocketship X-M
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A naive, but charming vision of man's first moon shot gone wrong.
It! The Terror from Beyond SpaceIt! The Terror from Beyond Space
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Highly amusing man-into-space movie, with a plot reminiscent of ALIEN.
It Came From Outer SpaceIt Came From Outer Space
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Ray Bradbury's classic story is light-years ahead of its time. Classy, thought-provoking SF.
20 Million Miles to Earth20 Million Miles to Earth
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Another Harryhausen triumph! Great effects distinguish this one.
Them! (Snap Case)Them! (Snap Case)
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Excellent example of the science-creates-monsters theme so prevalent in 50s SF.
Killers From SpaceKillers From Space
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Peter Graves stars in yet another hilarious B-movie!
Invaders from Mars (Special Edition)Invaders from Mars (Special Edition)
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Comic-book story about a young boy who alerts the world to a Martian invasion. See where many of the era's cliches originated.
Flight to MarsFlight to Mars
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Godfather of 50's SF Morris Ankrum stars as a Martian trying to save his dying race.
The Thing from Another WorldThe Thing from Another World
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One of the earliest alien invasion movies. Great performances, great direction, and a novel concept; who can ask for more?
Forbidden PlanetForbidden Planet
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Visually stunning update of an old theme. Arguably the best-looking SF film of its time.
Beginning of the End (Special Edition)Beginning of the End (Special Edition)
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Peter Graves stars in another B-movie classic, this one about giant grasshoppers!
Teenagers From Outer SpaceTeenagers From Outer Space
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The ultimate drive-in movie! A shameless B-movie classic!
The Blob - Criterion CollectionThe Blob - Criterion Collection
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Charming look at drag-racing teenage hellions, who save the Earth from formless goo!
First Man into SpaceFirst Man into Space
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A man disobeys orders and pilots his experimental aircraft to the edge of space, and returns to Earth a bloodthirsty monster.
When Worlds CollideWhen Worlds Collide
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The quintessential end-of-the-world flic! George Pal films are always done with class and display extreme technical acumen.
Destination MoonDestination Moon
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George Pal's vision of man's first lunar landing, written by Robert Heinlein.
The Time MachineThe Time Machine
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Maybe the best adaptation of an H. G. Wells story to date. Lovingly assembled!
H.G. Wells' First Men in the MoonH.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon
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Brilliant performances highlight this visually stunning presentation of Wells' classic. Indescribably charming!
World Without End [VHS]World Without End [VHS]
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Hugh Marlowe and Rod taylor star in this devastated future-Earth film, where the human race is divided into primitive mutants and frail subterranean mice.
This Island EarthThis Island Earth
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A comparatively well-made film, with a novel storyline years ahead of its time.
Invasion of the Saucer Men [VHS]Invasion of the Saucer Men [VHS]
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As campy as they come! Another great drive-in classic!
The Angry Red PlanetThe Angry Red Planet
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Ultra-memorable look back at a fading era. Some of the greatest imagery in SF.