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This classic still stands up today, almost 70 years after its release, as a movie milestone in the sci-fi genre. Everything about it is as tight as a drum, and there's never a moment wasted in its running time. The plot has been well documented, over the years, and there have been remakes. But none match the power & impact of this original. The cinematography is top notch, with the location shots adding to the overall impact of the film. Its pacing is spot on, and retains interest throughout. From Seigal's superb direction to the excellent cast, headed by a tour-de-force from Kevin McCarthy, this is a movie not to be missed.

What a hoot this film turns out to be. It's pretty much unwatchable, despite the fact that it runs for less than an hour. It really is basement level film making, where the actors look like they've wandered in to their first acting assignment, minus any training. The story is downright tedious, and the film merits two stars simply for the hilariously, over the top performance from Mary Taviner, in the title role. It has to be seen to be believed, and is melodramatic in the extreme.

As a curiosity piece, it stands alone and, together with the cringeworthy background music, it is absolutely dire!

This movie really has to be seen to be believed. Everything about it is low, low grade. It must have been made on a $50 budget, with change left over at the end. The acting is so wooden that it probably produced splinters in the cast. The actors frequently look as though they're reading their lines from an ancient type of autocue. Despite the fact that the story is simple, it still manages to turn into a mess. Production values, and camera work are zero. What a hoot!