A 1954 American science fiction film directed by W. Lee Wilder, brother
of Billy Wilder. Peter Graves plays atomic scientist Doug Martin, who
is presumed dead after his plane crashes on a reconnaissance flight
following a nuclear test — then turns up alive, telling a story nobody
believes: he was captured by aliens who plan to conquer Earth with an
army of giant mutated insects and reptiles. Famous for its bug-eyed
aliens (created with ping-pong balls) and liberal use of stock footage,
the film features an uncredited early appearance by Coleman Francis.
Its copyright was never renewed, and it has become a drive-in staple of
public domain sci-fi collections.
Sci-Fi · Horror
