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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Action · Science Fiction · 1956

Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.

Movie details

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

“The terrifying truth about flying saucers!”

1956 Action · Science Fiction 1h 23m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Fred F. Sears

Written by

George Worthing Yates · Bernard Gordon

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Dr. Russell A. Marvin

Joan Taylor

Joan Taylor

Carol Marvin

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Maj. Huglin

Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Brig. Gen. John Hanley

Thomas Browne Henry

Thomas Browne Henry

Vice Adm. Enright

G

Grandon Rhodes

Gen. Edmunds

John Zaremba

John Zaremba

Prof. Kanter

Court is in session

Put Earth vs. the Flying Saucers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.