Best Science Fiction Films of 1961
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Despite its come-on title, ... Fire, the opening and closing reels were tinted yellow, representing the scorching heat beating down on the frightened populace. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
Konga
A British botanist goes ... the British army and all of its weaponry are able to stop the chimp before he destroys the town. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
The Amphibian Man
This immensely popular science ... in the brilliantly produced Russian version of Hamlet. She continues to be one of Russia's most respected theater actresses. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
Battle of the Worlds
A sci-fi thriller about ... trying to stop a collision of an alien planet with the earth. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
The Beast of Yucca Flats
This groaner from profoundly ... be used in a drinking game. The most enjoyable aspect of this movie is its remarkably short running time. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
The Giant of Metropolis
In the year 20,000 ... Mesede to help save the boy from the doom that he has brought upon Atlantis, its people, and himself. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
The Manster
Manster is a favorite ... based on a script by British producer George Breakston, and acted (if that is the word) entirely in English. [ best science fiction films - 1961 ]
