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ISLAND OF TERROR (1967) Peter Cushing monster film

1824DVD

Peter Cushing and Edward Judd in Top-Notch Monster Film

also known as NIGHT OF THE SILICATES

director: Terence Fisher
starring: Peter Cushing · Edward Judd · Carole Gray · Eddie Byrne · Niall MacGinnis

A team of scientists hoping to find a cure for cancer are working on a secluded island off the Irish coast. Their experiments go badly and deadly urchin monsters are unleashed into the community. These tentacled creatures have the ability to attack, liquefy and digest bones from living humans. A group of bone specialists (led by Peter Cushing) arrive from the mainland to help stop the monsters.
Terence Fisher - renowned Hammer Studio horror director - was not particularly fond of Science Fiction so he met this project cautiously. He decided to accentuate characterization and atmosphere while downplaying the out-of-this-world theatrics. This decision punctuated the film, allowing both Peter Cushing and Edward Judd to shine with sincerity and credibility. Mr Fisher died in June 1980 at age 76. Both the co-stars have also passed: Peter Cushing died in August 1994 at 81 and Edward Judd was 76 in February 2009. This would be the final film for Carole Gray (best known for her role in CURSE OF THE FLY); she retired from the business to marry Douglas Cullinen, the owner of Cullinen Diamonds of South Africa.

A British film in English Language; fullscreen format (4:3), totally uncut version (89 min.), DVD encoded for ALL REGION NTSC, playable on any American machine. Extras include theatrical trailer.

Violence/Graphic Monster Attacks
For Mature Audiences

$19.95