Synopsis
In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant. The resulting children have the same strange blond hair, eyes and a strong connection to each other.
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Cast
- George SandersGordon Zellaby
- Barbara ShelleyAnthea Zellaby
- Martin StephensDavid Zellaby
- Michael GwynnAlan Bernard
- Laurence NaismithDr. Willers
- Richard WarnerHarrington
- Jenny LairdMrs. Harrington
- Sarah LongEvelyn Harrington
- Thomas HeathcoteJames Pawle
- Charlotte MitchellJanet Pawle
Recommendations
- 100
Chicago Tribune
A British horror classic, filled with enough creepy imagery to keep "normal" children awake at night, and parents looking over their shoulders at the "little monsters" plotting away in the room down the hall. [29 Nov 2004, p.C4] - 80
Time Out
You don't get much explanation, and the overall plot may not withstand detailed analysis. But the atmosphere and pace are superbly handled, and the performances of the sinister, inhumanly intelligent 'children' never falter. - 80
The New Yorker
It's clever and has some really chilling moments. - 75
Chicago Reader
A strong and subtle horror film. - 75
TV Guide Magazine
A very frightening adaptation of the John Wyndham novel about a small English village that becomes the victim of unfriendly aliens. - 70
Los Angeles Times
An eerie, atmospheric horror film. [08 Aug 2004, p.E14] - 50
Variety
Tapers off from a taut beginning into soggy melodrama. Wolf Rilla’s direction is adequate, but no more.
