A science fiction terror thriller about a weird creature from outer space that survives in the rarefied atmosphere of the Swiss Alps and terrorizes scientists in a remote high altitude research station.
This hideous monster hides in the fog-shrouded cloud of mist and kills its victims by decapitation.
As the mysterious cloud descends on the Swiss village of Trollenberg, United Nations science investigator Alan Brooks (Forrest Tucker), Professor Crevett (Warren Mitchell) and a young woman with psychic powers (Janet Munro) must find a way to stop the monster's murderous rampage before it's too late.
An atmospheric gothic horror/science fiction chiller written by ace screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, based on the teleplay "The Trollenberg Terror."
Product Description:
Humans at a research laboratory in the Swiss Alps are terrorized by alien monsters shrouded in puffs of fog. This classic science fiction film stars Forrest Tucker as a UN investigator calls into investigate this mysterious cloud, which allows a terrifying monster to hide between rampages of decapitation.
Description by Image Entertainment:
A classic science fiction terror thriller about a weird creature from outer space which survives in the rarefied atmosphere of the Swiss Alps and terrorizes scientists in a remote high-altitude research station. This hideous monster hides in the fog-shrouded cloud of mist and kills its victims by decapitation. As the mysterious cloud descends on the Swiss village of Trollenberg, United Nations science investigator Allan Brooks (Forrest Tucker), Professor Crevett (Warren Mitchell) and a young woman with psychic powers (Janet Munro) must find a way to stop the monster's murderous rampage before it's too late.
Plot Synopsis:
On the serene peaks of Switzerland's Trollenberg mountains, a creeping menace from outer space has arrived. The alien presence decapitates some of its victims and transforms others into zombie murderers. A local performer with ESP appears to be the only person who can stop the invader -- and the alien is after her.
Plot Keywords:
British |
Monsters |
Science Fiction |
Science-Fiction
The Crawling Misnomer
Movie Lover: Spencer Koelle from
Media, PA US -- July, 5, 2006
Let me begin by saying that the monstrous entity in the title is not, in my opinion, a crawling eyes. It is bloated, veiny, and monstrous, but the single eye is a distinct and seperate visual organ. Going off of that, the movie is rather good. I always appreciate an interesting monster, and it is nice to see a scifi horror film that acknowledges the fact that most aliens can't just jump out of their spaceship and frolic around in a violently different atmosphere decapitating teenage lovers and/or befriending lovable but irritating children. The atmosphere is heavy, the strange occurances are potent and often unexpected, the isolation appropriate and surprisingly underused setting. Despite this, the movie has some weak points. The cutaways to the flemish matte painting which we are intended to confuse with the mountain, the response of giving wiskey and lighting a cigarrette for a man with violent shaking, and some rather annoying characters like the unfunny fat guy and his companion are all counts against it.
All and all, I liked it, although I still believe that no film ever shown on Mystery Science Theater 3000 should be priced at over six dollars.
Cloud Nine From Outer Space
Movie Lover: FilmFlops Critic from
Trumbull, CT -- September, 21, 2005
An atmospheric (no pun intended)sci-fi gem produced on a remarkably modest budget. The pacing is intentionally restrained, which allows for a fine build-up of tension. Fine interplay between the characters lends credence to this subdued alien invasion offering. The aliens are a physical disappointment: the "reveal" is alternately shocking or funny, depending upon one's viewpoint. All in all, good creepy-crawly fun, and one of my all-time favorites.
The Crawling Eye
Movie Lover: Bruce Boyle from
Columbia, SC US -- August, 15, 2005
This is a GREAT small budget horror/scifi film. The action moves along at a steady pace and the acting is well done. The movie really has some eeerie and spooky moments. When you finally see the creatures, just bring out the popcorn and enjoy the fun...
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