THEM (1954)

When several people go dead or missing, agents are surprised to discover the culprit isn't human: the after affects of nuclear tests nine years earlier prove dangerous as a colony of mutant ants leave their home to torture Southwest desert cities. While scientists and the army team up to fight the pesky nuisance, the ants enjoy reigning supreme in this Cold-War horror flick. 

This film brings to mind, "Tarantula". James Arness (Gunsmoke) is solid as an FBI agent, investigating strange deaths in the desert. The crisp black and white photography, by Sid Hickox, helps sell the credibility of the far fetched story premise.

The cast includes: Edmund Gwenn, James Arness, James Whitmore, Joan Weldon, Onslow Stevens, and Fess Parker.

Directed by Gordon Douglas.

The THEM review

The Review * SCI-FI INDEX * Movie Index * ONLINE Movie Rentals * Main Index