Another Hammer choice, since I am in the mood. This movie is a classic. Rarely does Sci-fi and horror blend so well as with Quatermass and The Pit (1967). I remember watching this one as a kid and thought how fantastic it was. It has stayed surprisingly up to date.
Like the Creeping Flesh and the Image of Fendahl, this one features a near-human skeleton that is at least 5 million years old. Found in a subway station under Hobbs End (formerly Hobs End) brings into question not only the origins of humankind, but of our concept of evil.
Quatermass is one of the iconic British characters, one I would say is right up there with Sherlock Holmes and the Doctor. In fact I am wondering now why Steven Moffat hasn't given us a modern version of Prof. Quatermass. We are overdue.
Note: After I typed this all up, I found a 2005 Quatermass serial starring Jason Flemyng and long-associated Doctor Who folk David Tennant and Mark Gatiss.
This movie also was the first that got me onto my research of Hobs which would eventually lead to my decision that hobgoblins are a diabolic breed of goblins. A "hob" is a type of devil. The creature movie is often described as a goblin.
This movie also uses the ages-old trope of women being more psychically sensitive than men.
The ending of this one is still surprisingly effective and scary.
Watched: 15New: 9
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