It Came From Outer Space

Director: Jack Arnold Jack Arnold

Overview

"Jack Arnold's science fiction classic It Came From Outer Space comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible and the soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by film historian Tom Weaver, a documentary about the making of the film, still photos, posters, production notes, and the theatrical trailer. This is a very entertaining disc from Universal Studios that should have broad appeal beyond just genre enthusiasts."

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/2002
UPC:	0025192043529
Original Release:	1953
Rating:	G
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Presentation:	[B&W]
Language:	English
Time:	1:21:00
Sales rank:	15,158

Special Features

Original documentary; Feature commentary with film historian Tom Weaver; Photograph and poster gallery; Theatrical trailer; Production notes; Cast and filmmakers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Richard Carlson	John Putnam
Barbara Rush	Ellen Fields
Joe Sawyer	Frank Daylon
Kathleen Hughes	June
Charles Drake	Sheriff Matt Warren
Russell Johnson	George
Dave Willock	Pete Davis
Alan Dexter	Dave Loring
George Eldredge	Dr. Snell
Brad Jackson	Snell's Assistant,Bob - Dr. Snell's Assistant
Warren MacGregor	Toby
Budd Buster	Tom
Edgar Dearing	Sam
Morey Amsterdam	Actor
Ralph Brooks	Posseman
Robert Carson	Dugan
Ned Davenport	Man
Whitey Haupt	Perry
Kermit Maynard	Posseman
Virginia Mullen	Mrs. Daylon
Dick Pinner	Lober
William Pullen	Deputy Reed
George Selk	Tom
English	Voices
Irving Gertz	Composer
Henry Mancini	Composer
Herman Stein	Composer

Technical Credits

Harry J. Essex

Jack Arnold	Director
Harry J. Essex	Screenwriter,Screenwriter
William Alland	Producer
David S. Horsley	Special Effects
Roswell A. Hoffmann	Special Effects
Leslie I. Carey	Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Glenn E. Anderson	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

It Came From Outer Space is a Cold War-era parable warning against the dangers of paranoia and xenophobia. The film works in large part because of writer Ray Bradbury's allegorical richness; his story was the basis for Harry J. Essex's screenplay, and it represents aliens as a giant, all-seeing eye. Notable as the first of several 1950s films to have visitors from outer space take human forms, It Came is an effective companion to such paranoia films as Quatermass II (1957) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). Even if it can't be seen its original 3-D form, Clifford Stine's tightly composed cinematography conveys the characters' sense of fear and apprehensive curiosity. Director Jack Arnold allows the story's pace to build gradually, following the careful constructs of Bradbury's tale.