Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957)

Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy

Plot Synopsis:

Teenagers in a small town stumble upon a crashed flying saucer and discover its alien occupants—small, large-headed creatures with deadly clawed hands. As the extraterrestrials terrorize the area, the teens must convince the authorities of the looming threat before it’s too late.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Edward L. Cahn

• Writers: Paul W. Fairman (short story), Robert J. Gurney Jr., Al Martin

• Cast:

  • Steven Terrell as Johnny Carter

  • Gloria Castillo as Joan Hayden

  • Frank Gorshin as Joe Gruen

  • Raymond Hatton as Farmer Larkin

  • Lyn Osborn as Artie Burns

IMDb Link:

Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. daxmontana – ★★★☆☆
   “Some of the most hilarious alien designs ever committed to celluloid. Equal parts charming and cheesy.”

2. cinemastix – ★★★☆☆
   “Campy ’50s sci-fi at its finest. The aliens’ giant hands steal the show.”

3. Xanadu – ★★★☆☆
   “A delightful blend of horror and humor, though it leans heavily into the absurd.”

4. TheLizardKing – ★★☆☆☆
   “Fun for fans of retro sci-fi but a slog if you’re looking for anything remotely serious.”

5. SpaceCat – ★★★☆☆
   “Ridiculous, lovable, and undeniably iconic in the world of 1950s B-movie alien flicks.”

Meta Description:

Classic 1950s sci-fi horror meets campy comedy in Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957), where teenagers battle small, terrifying aliens in a small-town setting—perfect for fans of retro alien invasions and vintage creature features.