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Them!

1954 · 94 min Science Fiction Horror
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1954
Country United States of America
Genre Science Fiction, Horror
Director Gordon Douglas
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (455 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Gordon Douglas

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Sgt. Ben Peterson

James Arness

James Arness

FBI Agent Robert Graham

Joan Weldon

Joan Weldon

Dr. Pat Medford

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Dr. Harold Medford

Onslow Stevens

Onslow Stevens

Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Maj. Kibbee

Sandy Descher

Sandy Descher

The Ellinson Girl

Chris Drake

Chris Drake

Trooper Ed Blackburn

Don Shelton

Don Shelton

Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards

Fess Parker

Fess Parker

Alan Crotty

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