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1954 · 94 min · NR

Them!

Directed by Gordon Douglas · Science Fiction, Horror

Them! (1954) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Gordon Douglas set in New Mexico and Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated NR.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Cast
James WhitmoreJames ArnessJoan WeldonEdmund GwennOnslow StevensSean McClorySandy DescherChris Drake

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New MexicoLos Angeles
Setting
DesertUrbanUnderground
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
technology/AI anxiety
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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