There's not much to say about the plot of this film. It's the old story of a space ship coming back to earth with dangerous (living) cargo, which of course runs wild among the human population. And it ends in true KING KONG fashion, but without the blonde.
What makes this sci-fi movie stand out are the locations and the Ray Harryhausen animation. While many "B" space movies were shot on back lots or chintzy sets, this one takes advantage of real Italian scenery, including the Roman Colosseum and zoo. And for fans of Ray Harryhausen, there's nothing like one of his reptilian monsters to stir the blood. This is a good one: a wailing Kraken-like Venusian that grows uncontrollably when in contact with Earth's atmosphere. The monster/elephant battle is a classic.
William (PERRY MASON) Hopper and John (TIME TUNNEL) Zaremba are the two protagonists, trying to capture the rampaging monster. The love interest falls flat (the girl's annoying), but there are enough other interesting supporting characters (and of course, the monster) to make this a bearable 50s sci-fi thriller.
What makes this sci-fi movie stand out are the locations and the Ray Harryhausen animation. While many "B" space movies were shot on back lots or chintzy sets, this one takes advantage of real Italian scenery, including the Roman Colosseum and zoo. And for fans of Ray Harryhausen, there's nothing like one of his reptilian monsters to stir the blood. This is a good one: a wailing Kraken-like Venusian that grows uncontrollably when in contact with Earth's atmosphere. The monster/elephant battle is a classic.
William (PERRY MASON) Hopper and John (TIME TUNNEL) Zaremba are the two protagonists, trying to capture the rampaging monster. The love interest falls flat (the girl's annoying), but there are enough other interesting supporting characters (and of course, the monster) to make this a bearable 50s sci-fi thriller.