Il villaggio dei dannati

There seems to be a lot of negativity towards this program mainly because it has not remained faithful to the original book or The 1960s film.

The world has changed a lot since 1957 when the book was written. The internet, television, computers ect. Even abortion which would not have been easily available in the 50s. It's by no means perfect and seven episodes is at least one to many.

The cast are all excellent from the ever reliable Keely Hawes and Max Beasley but it's the children who really shine and make this series an enjoyable watch. Don't be put off by the doubters and judge for yourself.

7/10.

The atmosphere, script, story and dialogue were all great. Genuinely creepy. The Midwich Child actors were all amazing at what they did indeed.

The series has moved away from the Novel somewhat. We don't have the pale white haired bright eyed kids here. The kids (maybe the program was trying to be woke?) are no where near as creepy and as uniformed or as one because they've moved them away from the novel. They look like average kids. The village atmosphere is lost too. More a community than a small village that's taken over by blackout.

It's okay for what it's worth but no where near as good as some of the original films that stick to the creepy vibe of the novel.

I found this series riveting. The children were excellent actors and the adults too especially Keeley Hawes and Max Beesley. Well worth a binge viewing.

The Midwich Cuckoos

As a fervent Sci-Fi fan, I've waited for such a remake for over thirty years. It was great seeing the old town again in a new light, and it was equally great seeing the Easter Egg of the original clock tower from the original movie.

It is interesting to think that Walt Disney was involved in such cutting-edge topics back when the subject matter was taboo.

I wrote a blog on the original work many years ago, centering on where the story's original subject matter originated. It seems UFO abductions were then relegated to skeletons in family closets, privy only to close friends, family, and family physicians. Let's hope this series gives the original work its due Justice. So far, it seems to be off to a smashing start. The only thing missing, of course, is George Sanders' charming voice. Thanks.

The original film was 77 mins. This has been stretched out to five and a half hours. Keeps you interested even though you'll probably know the story. Kids are creepy and great, and who cares about the casting being reflected to show diversity, doesn't make it any less watchable. Far better than the Christopher Reeve version, stay with it and remember it's 2022 not 1957 when the book was written.