Quatermass And The Pit (1967)
Also known as:
Five Million Years to Earth (USA)
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Status: Released
Category: Film
Release date: November 7, 1967 (UK - Theatrical)
Genre: Science Fiction / Horror
Country of origin: UK
Language: English
Running time: 98 mins
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Written by: Nigel Kneale
Produced by: Anthony Nelson Keys
Synopsis
During excavations in London a large unidentified object is unearthed. It defies definition although the area has always been associated with diabolical evil. Within its walls Professor Quatermass (Keir) discovers the remains of intelligent alien creatures that attempted to conquer the Earth in prehistoric times and, through their experiments on early man, altered human evolution to its present state. Though dormant for many centuries, the power supply from the excavations is being drained by the ship until its terrifying force can be unleashed and the creatures can reinstate their violent dominance over man.
Adapted by Nigel Kneale from his original BBC TV serial.
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27 Jan 2013, 10:45pm
Loved it. After each horrific moment it calms down back to earth keeping you on edge. The suspeceful tone keeps up all the way through until the ending when all hell breaks loose. There's an odd part with a strange device that read physic energy but Barbara Shelly pulls it off. Jullian Glover plays a good uptight Army man and I liked Andrew Keir plays Quatermass with more vunerality than I expected. It's also well directed, has great sets (with good lighting) and spooky sound design.