Village of the Damned
"What Demonic Force Lurks Behind Those Eyes?"
Originally released in 1960. Village of the Damned is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Wolf Rilla. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, and Martin Stephens
Synopsis
In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant. The resulting children have the same strange blond hair, eyes and a strong connection to each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (482 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
10.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Gordon Zellaby
Barbara Shelley
as Anthea Zellaby
Martin Stephens
as David Zellaby
Michael Gwynn
as Alan Bernard
Laurence Naismith
as Dr. Willers
Richard Warner
as Harrington
Jenny Laird
as Mrs. Harrington
Sarah Long
as Evelyn Harrington
Thomas Heathcote
as James Pawle
Charlotte Mitchell
as Janet Pawle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000
- Revenue
- $2,175,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village of the Damned about?
In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant. The resulting children have the same strange blond hair, eyes and a str...
Who directed Village of the Damned?
Village of the Damned was directed by Wolf Rilla.
How long is Village of the Damned?
Village of the Damned has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Village of the Damned released?
Village of the Damned was released on June 16, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Village of the Damned?
The main cast of Village of the Damned includes George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Martin Stephens, Michael Gwynn, Laurence Naismith.
Is Village of the Damned worth watching?
Village of the Damned has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 482 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.