VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960): ENTER IF YOU DARE!!

VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960) d. Wolf Rilla (UK)
CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED (1964) d. Anton Leader (UK)
VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995) d. John Carpenter (USA)
THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS (2022) d. David Farr (UK)

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Get ready for a spine-chilling journey into Midwich, England, aka the VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960) as we break down this brilliant sci-fi/horror classic’s eerie legacy. Based on John Wyndham’s 1957 source novel, The Midwich Cuckoos, and directed by stalwart Wolf Rilla who shared credit for the screenplay with Stirling Silliphant, future Oscar-winner for In the Heat of the Night (1967) and the TV series Route 66.

The haunting premise, aided by sharp dialogue, documentary-style storytelling, and standout performances by George Sanders (All About Eve, Hangover Square), Barbara Shelley (Dracula, Prince of Darkness, Quatermass and the Pit), Michael Gwynn (The Revenge of Frankenstein), and young Martin Stephens (The Innocents) created a landmark feature that still resonates with horror audiences today.

The film inspired both a 1964 sequel, Children of the Damned (which, in turn, inspired the Iron Maiden song), as well as John Carpenter's 1995 remake and the 2022 miniseries.

Join AC and his awesome panel of guests (Joe B., Michelle Courvais, Lin Morris, Brett Neveu) as we uncover the secrets behind the iconic children with glowing eyes!

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