Invasion of the Star Creatures


1h 21m 1962

Brief Synopsis

A pair of comical soldiers (Robert Ball and Frankie Ray) investigate a mysterious crater in an atomic detonation area and discover several beautiful alien vixens (Dolores Reed and Gloria Victor) who plan to conquer the world using an army of vegetable monsters.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Apr 1962
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Alta Vista Productions
Distribution Company
American International Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 21m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Synopsis

Rookie soldiers Philbrick and Penn become separated from their outfit and follow some plantlike creatures into a cave, where they discover two beautiful scientists, Professor Puna and Dr. Tanga, who have come from outer space to conquer Earth. The soldiers, however, seduce their would-be conquerors with kisses, transform them into obedient mates, and take them back to camp.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
Apr 1962
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Alta Vista Productions
Distribution Company
American International Pictures
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 21m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White

Quotes

"Wow! That's the first time a salad's ever tossed me!"
- Private Philbrick
I am Dr. Tanga, and that is Professor Puna.
- Dr. Tanga
We don't travel through time, but around it. Do you understand?
- Dr. Tanga
I don't, but maybe he does.
- Pvt. Penn
He has a warped mind.
- Pvt. Penn
So what are we gonna talk about, the weather?
- Pvt. Penn
Yeah, whether we're gonna get outta here!
- Pvt. Philbrick
There's only one thing to do.
- Pvt. Penn
What's that?
- Pvt. Philbrick
I don't know.
- Pvt. Penn

Trivia

This was originally intended to be a vehicle to team Jonathan Haze (who also wrote the script) with 'Dick Miller' .

Actor Jonathan Haze wrote the script for this film under the title "Monsters From Nicholson Mesa." This title was a friendly jab at American International co-founder James H. Nicholson.

Notes

Also reviewed at 81 min; copyrighted at 75 min. The original title of Haze's story and screenplay was Monsters From Nicholson Mesa.