Tag Archives: 1950s

The Blob (1958)

Posted on November 27, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Would you believe me if I told you there was something inside that rock we found tonight? – something that could wipe out this whole town?”   Director:  Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr and Russell S. Doughten Jr (uncredited) Starring:  Steve … Continue reading →

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The Flying Saucer (1950)

Posted on June 16, 2017 by lyzmadness

“It appears it was designed for one purpose – to carry the atomic bomb! Now, the first country that learns the secret of the flying saucer will control the skies of the world…”   Director:  Mikel Conrad Starring:  Mikel Conrad, … Continue reading →

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The Abominable Snowman (1957)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Listen to what I have to say: as you seek this—creature—remember that you act in the name of mankind, and act humbly; for man is near to forfeiting his right to lead the world…”   [aka The Abominable Snowman Of … Continue reading →

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Half Human (1958)

Posted on October 7, 2016 by lyzmadness

“It is my belief that this species is one-half animal…and half-human!”   [aka Half Human: The Story Of The Abominable Snowman] Director:  Honda Ishirō and Kenneth G. Crane Starring:  John Carradine, Russell Thorson, Robert Karnes, Morris Ankrum, Kōchi Momoko, Takarada … Continue reading →

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Warning From Space (1956)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by lyzmadness

“We have been keeping track of a runaway planet from another galaxy. Now we are positive it is on a collision course with Earth.”   [Original title: Uchūjin Tokyo ni Ararwaru (Spacemen Appear In Tokyo)] [aka The Mysterious Satellite] Director:  … Continue reading →

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Godzilla’s Counterattack (1955)

Posted on October 4, 2016 by lyzmadness

“This time, along with a second Godzilla, the new danger of Anguirus has surfaced. We are now facing a greater threat than that of nuclear weapons.”   [Original title: Gojira No Gyakushū] [aka Godzilla Raids Again] Director:  Oda Motoyoshi Starring:  … Continue reading →

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Gojira (1954)

Posted on October 2, 2016 by lyzmadness

“I cannot believe that Godzilla was the only surviving member of its species. If we keep conducting nuclear tests, it is possible that another Godzilla might appear…somewhere in the world…”   Director:  Honda Ishirō Starring:  Takarada Akira, Kochi Momoko, Hirata … Continue reading →

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The Beast With A Million Eyes (1955)

Posted on August 28, 2016 by lyzmadness

  “I feed on fear; live on human hatred. I, a strong mind without flesh or blood—want your world!”   Director:  David Kramarsky, Lou Place (uncredited), Roger Corman (uncredited) Starring:  Paul Birch, Lorna Thayer, Dona Cole, Leonard Tarver, Richard Sargent, … Continue reading →

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Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954)

Posted on August 28, 2016 by lyzmadness

  “Those tiny active particles are various forms of protozoa, for their size the most deadly in the world. It’s lucky for us they never grow any bigger than this!”   Director:  Wyott Ordung Starring:  Anne Kimbell, Stuart Wade, Dick … Continue reading →

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Mystery Street (1950)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by lyzmadness

  Director:  John Sturges Starring:  Ricardo Montalban, Bruce Bennett, Sally Forrest, Elsa Lanchester, Marshall Thompson, Edmon Ryan, Jan Sterling, Wally Maher, Jackie Elcott Screenplay:  Richard Brooks and Sydney Boehm, based upon a story by Leonard Spigelgass     While never, … Continue reading →

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