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Movie poster: Village of the Damned (1960)
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Village of the Damned

1960 · 77 min Horror Science Fiction
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1960
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Horror, Science Fiction
Director Wolf Rilla
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (487 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: Wolf Rilla

— 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

George Sanders

George Sanders

Gordon Zellaby

Barbara Shelley

Barbara Shelley

Anthea Zellaby

Martin Stephens

Martin Stephens

David Zellaby

Michael Gwynn

Michael Gwynn

Alan Bernard

Laurence Naismith

Laurence Naismith

Dr. Willers

Richard Warner

Richard Warner

Harrington

Jenny Laird

Jenny Laird

Mrs. Harrington

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Sarah Long

Evelyn Harrington

Thomas Heathcote

Thomas Heathcote

James Pawle

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Janet Pawle

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