Today (May 14th) TCM is airing a batch of entertaining and inventive British science fiction films beginning with THE TUNNEL aka TRANSATLANTIC TUNNEL (1935) in the early morning hours of 5:45 AM EST/2:45 AM PST followed by FIVE MILLION YEARS TO YEAR aka QUARTERMASS AND THE PITT (1968), VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1961), THE COSMIC MONSTER aka THE STRANGE WORLD OF PLANET X (1958), THE GIANT BEHEMOTH aka BEHEMOTH, THE SEA MONSTER (1959), FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (1964), THESE ARE THE DAMNED aka THE DAMNED (1962), X THE UNKNOWN (1956), and SATELLITE IN THE SKY (1956). In an effort to entice viewers and rouse the imaginations of the most sedate classic film fans I thought I’d showcase some striking film poster art for these surprisingly imaginative films. The timid among us might be put off by the bold graphics, eye-popping layouts and outrageous claims they make but my fellow adventure seekers should relish the opportunity to dream bigger and embrace the improbable. So without further ado, I bring you British Science Fiction Films: A Poster Gallery.
THE TUNNEL aka TRANSATLANTIC TUNNEL (1935)
FIVE MILLION YEARS TO YEAR aka QUARTERMASS AND THE PITT (1968)
VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1961)
THE COSMIC MONSTER aka THE STRANGE WORLD OF PLANET X (1958)
THE GIANT BEHEMOTH aka BEHEMOTH, THE SEA MONSTER (1959)
FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (1964)
THESE ARE THE DAMNED aka THE DAMNED (1962)
X THE UNKNOWN (1956)
SATELLITE IN THE SKY (1956)
Can’t get enough science fiction films? I recommend making some time to explore the various contributions to the current Film Preservation Blogathon devoted to preserving “film heritage for future generations.” This year the theme is “Science Fiction” and contributors are encouraged to write about various sci-fi movies that will undoubtedly appeal to anyone who finds today’s TCM programming as arousing and engaging as I do.