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It Came from Outer Space (1953)
Director: Jack Arnold
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
An early attempt at the theme of an encounter with benign but awe-inspiring aliens. The script (nominally from Ray Bradbury's story The Meteor) rattles through all the formulary clichés: an amateur astronomer who 'understands', a belligerent sheriff, a woman used as a pawn. But seen in its original 3-D, it's clear that Arnold's direction gives it more than a passing lift. He isn't much good with his second-rate cast, but his compositions in depth are consistently interesting, and his sparing use of special effects keeps the level of visual interest high. The 3-D process leaves the image somewhat murky, but you can discern sparks of authentic pulp poetry throughout.Author: TR
Cast & crew
Director: Jack Arnold
Producer: William Alland
Cast: Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush, Charles Drake, Russell Johnson, Joseph Sawyer, Kathleen Hughes full cast
Genre(s): Science Fiction
Duration: 81 mins
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