“This Island Earth” (Universal-International, 1955). Ruth Adams (Faith Domergue) held captive by a mutant on the embattled planet Metaluna. 8x10 Press Photo.
“This Island Earth” is based on a 1952 novel by Raymond F. Jones, which first appeared in the magazine “Thrilling Wonder Stories” as three related short stories: “The Alien Machine” (June 1949), “The Shroud of Secrecy” (December 1949), and “The Greater Conflict” (February 1950). Upon initial release, the film was praised by critics, who cited the special effects, well-written script, and eye-popping Technicolor prints as being major assets. In 1996, it was edited down and lampooned in “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie.” [Source: Wikipedia]
Since its original release, the critical response to the film has continued to be mostly positive. In 2019, Scream Factory released the film on Blu-ray with a new 4K scan, a worthy medium for an “all-time classic sci-fi film.”
Movie Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZz2AeXca40&t=31s
“This Island Earth” (Universal-International, 1955). Ruth Adams (Faith Domergue) held captive by a mutant on the embattled planet Metaluna. 8x10 Press Photo.
“This Island Earth” is based on a 1952 novel by Raymond F. Jones, which first appeared in the magazine “Thrilling Wonder Stories” as three related short stories: “The Alien Machine” (June 1949), “The Shroud of Secrecy” (December 1949), and “The Greater Conflict” (February 1950). Upon initial release, the film was praised by critics, who cited the special effects, well-written script, and eye-popping Technicolor prints as being major assets. In 1996, it was edited down and lampooned in “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie.” [Source: Wikipedia]
Since its original release, the critical response to the film has continued to be mostly positive. In 2019, Scream Factory released the film on Blu-ray with a new 4K scan, a worthy medium for an “all-time classic sci-fi film.”
Movie Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZz2AeXca40&t=31s