SnoReptilePlenty
Memorable, crazy movie
AnhartLinkin
This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.
Fleur
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
mark.waltz
"Hey turn off those lights! You're cramping our style!" So yells the 20-something year old "teenager" trying to make time with his girlfriend. Who'd think that it would be the teenagers and not the adults (both civilian and military) who take on the titled saucer men, green monsters that must be cousins of the invaders from Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!". "Aren't you going to do anything about the little green men? This could be a full invasion!" they demand when they are brought in for questioning on an alleged drunk driving hit and run."That ain't turpentine I smell! It's alcyhal!" says Farmer Larkin (Raymond Hatton) who is afraid that the two teenagers he finds hiding inside his house were responsible for the death of his cattle. In fact, while necking, they were visited by one of Larkin's bull, whom they suspect at first of being a monster after spotting a mysterious U.F.O. coming through the sky. Like the aliens from "Mars Attacks!", these creatures can maneuver their separated body parts without being entirely detached, although it is made clear that these creatures are only four feet high. A combination of creepy terror and over-the-top comedy, this starts off as the later with credits that truly resemble that of a 1950's comedy, showing both the saucer men and coffee cup saucers in the artwork of the credits. The creatures are actually pretty horrific looking which makes this all the more frightening, including nails that detract as necessary.With Steve Terrell and Gloria Castillo as the hero and heroine, this is "B" movie lovers heaven although it has not made it out onto DVD (along with the much loved cult classic "It Conquered the World!") even though it is perhaps one of the better "B" science fiction films of the late 1950's. Frank Gorshin is memorable, too, in a supporting role, but the actors playing members of the military, police department and other adult authority figures seem intent on making their characters as dumb as possible. If earth was indeed being invaded by creatures such as this and it took teenagers to do what the military couldn't, we would certainly be toast!
vampi1960
This is a classic cheesy b-movie about midget monsters from mars?? with giant brain heads and huge bloodshot eyes.(created by monster maker Paul blaisdell)the 1950s was a time of flying saucer scares, so American international pictures cashed in on it and struck a gold- mine.teenagers vs martian monsters,and no one believes them,the air force however stakes out the flying saucer.great character actor the late frank gorshin plays a drunken drifter that runs into the big headed aliens,the most memorable scene is when a steer gores one of the aliens and pokes its huge eye out,oh they also have eyeballs on their claws.if you never seen this one,watch it.its corny but very enjoyable. since i love this genre of movies I'm giving this 7 out of 10.its not great but its a fun movie to watch.hopefully soon it will be released to DVD,like; how to make a monster and blood of dracula(2 other classic b-movies from American international pictures)
gftbiloxi
Unlike most 1950s teenage date flicks, INVASION OF THE SAUCER MEN is still mildly entertaining today--and this, when combined with modern reaction to the film's typically "Golly Gee" mentality, makes the movie amusing. The story is basic: two all-American teenagers on lover's lane accidentally run over a little green man from outer space and are then threatened by his friends--but will any of the grown-ups believe them? Of course not, they're just crazy kids!The movie bills itself as a deliberate mixture of comedy and horror; although very mild, the comedy is genuine--but unless you have a fear of children dressed up in big-headed space alien costumes you're unlikely to be even slightly startled, much less horrified. Even the teenagers under attack seldom seem greatly concerned, and our leading lady is more worried about having to hike in heels ("My feet are killing me!") than about little green men from outer space.All in all, INVASION OF THE SAUCER MEN lacks the true camp appeal of, say, an Ed Woods movie--but even so it has its points: special effects so tame that even the actors can't get worked up about them, mildly absurd performances (watch for Frank Gorshin), and an odd-ball script. The film is out of print, but if you are really determined you can probably find an old copy for sale... or catch it yourself on the late-late show.Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer
Space_Mafune
A silly yet likeable alien invasion film where only the town's teens are aware of the alien threat and the adults are complete incompetents. Neat to finally see some of Paul Blaisdell's finest creations in all their hideous glory. The story is laughable but the Saucer Men looked awesome..Favorite scene: a saucer man meets a bull!
