It Conquered the World (1956) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: It Conquered the World (1956)

Genre: Science Fiction, Horror

Plot Synopsis:

An alien from Venus uses a scientist to help it invade Earth by controlling the minds of prominent citizens and officials, with the goal of establishing a new world order. As people fall under the creature’s influence, a small group of resisters must uncover the truth and stop the alien before humanity is lost.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Roger Corman

• Writers: Lou Rusoff, Charles B. Griffith

• Cast:

  • Peter Graves as Dr. Paul Nelson

  • Beverly Garland as Claire Anderson

  • Lee Van Cleef as Dr. Tom Anderson

  • Sally Fraser as Joan Nelson

  • Russ Bender as General Paddock

IMDb Link:

It Conquered the World (1956)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Matt Lynch – ★★★☆☆
   “Charming low-budget sci-fi with an incredibly goofy monster design. Beverly Garland is the real MVP here.”

2. Nathan – ★★★☆☆
   “Roger Corman doing what he does best: cheap thrills, weird aliens, and human drama. Silly but sincere.”

3. Chris – ★★½☆☆
   “Campy to the extreme. It’s short, sweet, and ridiculous fun if you’re into vintage sci-fi schlock.”

4. Sarah – ★★★☆☆
   “The monster is iconic in its own cheesy way. A must for fans of 50s creature features.”

5. Justin Decloux – ★★★☆☆
   “One of the most lovable rubber monsters of all time. You can’t take it seriously, but you’ll have a blast.”

Meta Description:

A 1956 science fiction classic directed by Roger Corman, It Conquered the World delivers campy alien horror with an iconic monster design and memorable performances, making it a must-watch for fans of vintage B-movies.