Fresh
Definitely a chiller.
A.H. Weiler, New York Times
Them!
A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!
1954 · 1h 34m · Approved
Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
Gordon Douglas
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Them!
Overview
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Director and cast
- Gordon Douglas Director
- James Whitmore as Sgt. Ben Peterson
- James Arness as FBI Agent Robert Graham
- Joan Weldon as Dr. Pat Medford
- Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Harold Medford
- Onslow Stevens as Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien
- Sean McClory as Maj. Kibbee
- Sandy Descher as The Ellinson Girl
- Chris Drake as Trooper Ed Blackburn
- Don Shelton as Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards
- Fess Parker as Alan Crotty
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
By far the best of the '50s cycle of 'creature features.'
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
Decently budgeted and atmospheric, it's a sober accomplishment in a cycle that would quickly turn to self-parody.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
This science-fiction shocker has a well-plotted story [by George Worthington Yates, adapted by Russell Hughes], expertly directed and acted in a matter-of-fact style.
Variety
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