X the Unknown

Movie

1956

1h 21m

English

Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

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6.2

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X the Unknown

Movie

1956

1h 21m

English

Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to discover why the victims were radioactively burned and why, shortly thereafter, a series of radiation-related incidents are occurring in an ever-growing straight line away from the fissure.

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Cast

Dr. Adam Royston

Inspector McGill

Peter Elliott

John Elliott

Maj. Cartwright

Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke

LCpl. 'Spider' Webb

Pvt. Haggis

Lt. Bannerman

Pvt. Lansing

Willie Harding

Ian Osborn

Russell

Willie's Nurse

Jack Harding

Vi Harding

Harry, the amorous intern

Marianne Brauns

Zena, the amorous nurse

Max Brimmell

Hospital Superintendant

Brown Derby

The Vicar

Norman MacOwan

Old Tom

Anthony Sagar

Rear Gate Night Watchman

Edwin Richfield

Soldier Burned on Back

John Stone

Gerry

Lawrence James

Gerard

Directed By: Leslie Norman

Written By: Jimmy Sangster (Story)

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beardedmovienut says...

2 years ago

Fun early sci-fi from Hammer. Decent effects for the time, and the acting and story is actually pretty great. It has the feel of a Quatermass film, and was apparently meant as a sequel to The Quatermass Xperiment, but ended up as a standalone because of some disagreements about the script. No matter who the egghead is, X the Unknown is a quite fun little film, and I think any fan of sci-fi from back in the day, would enjoy this.

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Whitsbrain says...

3 years ago

This is an occasionally satisfying attempt at Quatermass-style science fiction from Hammer Films. The goopy mass that terrorizes throughout the film seems like an inspiration for "The Blob", which will follow a couple of years later. The creeping gob from the center of the Earth doesn't show up until later in the movie, but near the end it slithers around quite a bit, which makes the whole endeavor more fun overall. This has to score some points for originality and for the subdued performance of Dean Jagger as Dr. Royston. There's an overabundance of silly science and clicking Gieger counters, and the disposal of the monster is a yawner. However, there's some slightly suspenseful moments that make the whole thing worth a watch.

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