One of the greatest fifties classios, this one explores the concept of people who are incapable of real emotions, the attack of the conformists against the individualist.

A genuine classic. Klaatu has come with a message that affects all of mankind, if only he could get those in charge to listen. The robot Gort remains one of the most famous fifties science fiction icons.

Story by Ray Bradbury, this is one of the most atmospheric alien invader movies. The aliens' spaceship breaks down and they are eager to be on their way. The intelligent scientist (Richard Carlson) and the more prejudiced, less-open-minded townspeople is a classic '50s conflict.

This double-bill is another terrific bargain. THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS was one of the biggest hits of the fifties and ushered in a slew of imitation giant monster movies. The concept was taken from THE LOST WORLD. THEM! is a genuinely unnerving giant ant movie with James Arness, James Whitmore, Edmund Gween, and Joan Weldon.

Produced by George Pal, this entertaining movie contains unforgettable footage of Martian war machine attacks, the flying wing, and prowling, three-lens Martians coming up on Ann Robinson. Pal also produced WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, creating incredible spectacle on a very limited budget.

Scientists receive a mysterious catalog and ordering parts and putting the pieces together are brought into contact with an alien race fighting an atomic war and asking for our aid. The colorful scenes are like science fiction magazine covers brought to life.

Another often overlooked gem, this is an intelligent if paranoid thriller where a bride (Gloria Talbott) discovers that her husband (novelist Tom Tyron) is not the man she thinks he is. Forget the silly title and enjoy as aliens seek to propagate here on Earth.

This second Quatermass movie, known in the U.S. as ENEMY FROM SPACE, features multiple aliens taking over a new town in England and building a mysterious refinery. Quatermass works his way to the truth of mystery and destroys the menace once and for all, but not before some memorable twists and turns along the way.

ATTACK OF THE 50 FT. WOMAN is a surrealist masterpiece, as Alison Hayes encounters an alien, grows to gigantic size, and begins literally tearing up the town in search of her two-timing husband Harry. QUEEN is a Cinemascope satiric misfire that postulates a planet ruled by women. BEHEMOTH is a belated BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS imitation featuring work by Willis O'Brien.

Bill Warren's work remains the definitive one thus far surveying the great science fiction films of the '50s (extending the trend into the early '60s as well). Very detailed, fairly personal and personable, this is a highly informative and interesting read for anyone seriously interested in this particular genre.