A mystery arises when skeletons and a capsule made of almost indestructible metal are discovered in a subway excavation. Talky, sometimes intriguing horror masquerading as science fiction, with a memorably apocalyptic conclusion.
James Donald, Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley
We have met the enemy, and it is us: when a Martian spacecraft with a terrifying link to the origins of humanity is unearthed beneath a London tube station, only the esteemed Professor Bernard Quaterm...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 20, 1998
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April 27, 2009
I loved these films and saw every one at an early age. They were so disturbing as a boy...brilliant.
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October 22, 2008
An intellectual and deep sci-fi offering, this movie moves at a slower pace, building plot and theory, but ends fairly abruptly and disappointedly so because of the meticulous build-up....good acting and so-so effects, this movie will make you think more than entertain you..
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July 27, 2009
Very imaginative and intriguing British sci-fi movie, very well done with a great cast, good screenplay and a fascinating premise.
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May 31, 2009
Beware the insects and the strange bomb like device which turns out to be a spaceship!
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May 16, 2009
Hammer SF horror with a great story and frightening climax. A highlight of the Quatermass series.
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