I've really enjoyed director Freddie Francis' work with Hammer Films over the years, and it was intriguing to see him attached to a lower-budget project and see how he'd do, with lesser-quality actors and production values. It's not bad, just lagging in places, and seems a tad too close to Stephen King's 'The Tommyknockers' later on, for comfort (though that could be due to the novel it's from 'The Gods Hate Kansas'…
They Came from Beyond Space (1967)
Conquerors from a Dying World Invade Earth!
When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects bystanders with a deadly disease. Shielded from the meteor's influence by a metal plate in his head, Dr Curtis Temple discovers that an alien race on the moon seeks to use the manipulated geniuses for seemingly nefarious purposes. But, as he learns more about the invaders, they may not be as evil as initially thought.
Top Cast
Robert Hutton
Dr. Curtis Temple
Jennifer Jayne
Lee Mason
Bernard Kay
Richard Arlen
Zia Mohyeddin
Farge
Geoffrey Wallace
Alan Mullane
Maurice Good
Agent Stilwell
Michael Gough
Dr. Arnold Grey
Luanshya Greer
Gas Station Attendant
Paul Bacon
Dr. Rogers
James Donnelly
Guard at Farm Gate
Jack Lambert
Temple's Doctor
Edward Rees
Bank Manager
Frank Forsyth
Mr. Blake
Kenneth Kendall
TV Commentator
Norman Claridge
Dr. Frederick Andrews
Michael Hawkins
Williams
Reviews
When a group of meteors crash into Southern England in a perfect formation, scientist "Temple" (Robert Hutton) is determined to investigate. Thing is, his doctors won't allow him, so it falls to "Mason" (Jennifer Jayne) to lead the team - and after a few moments at the site, we realise that something distinctly fishy is afoot. Requisitions start to come in for expensive equipment, people start to behave oddly and…
FAQ about They Came from Beyond Space
What is They Came from Beyond Space about?
When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects bystanders with a deadly disease. Shielded from the meteor's influence by a metal plate in his head, Dr Curtis Temple discovers that an alien race on the moon…
When was They Came from Beyond Space released?
They Came from Beyond Space was released in 1967.
What genres does They Came from Beyond Space belong to?
They Came from Beyond Space is categorised as Science Fiction, Adventure.
Who stars in They Came from Beyond Space?
The cast of They Came from Beyond Space includes Robert Hutton, Jennifer Jayne, Bernard Kay, Zia Mohyeddin, Geoffrey Wallace.