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Originally titled Quatermass II, Enemy from Space was the sequel to The Quatermass Xperiment (US title: The Creeping Unknown). Based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale (who reportedly disliked t... read more read more...he finished product), the film stars Brian Donlevy, repeating the role of Professor Quatermass. This time, the good professor must contend with a "meteor shower" which turns out to be a secret alien invasion. The extraterrestrials arrive on earth in rocklike vehicles, then take over the minds and nervous systems of earthlings, the better to go about their business undetected. Subliminally a cruel satire of British bureaucracy and obfuscation, Enemy from Space also works on a pure-horror level, building slowly and methodically to a powerhouse finale. For many years a "lost" film due to legal tangles, Enemy from Space has recently become available again on video and cable TV. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.

Directed by: Val Guest

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DVD Release Date: May 23, 2000

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  • mjgildea
    November 25, 2010
    mjgildea
    Slightly better than The Quatermass Xperiment, Quatermass 2 is an almost completely different animal than its predecessor. Brian Donlevy is a less dickish Quatermass this time around as he tries to warn the town about an alien invasion instead of playing science and politics. The... read more top secret base, the soldiers and all the imagery they bring are pretty damn frightening. The buildup to the 2 minutes of the monster(s) you eventually see is worth it. Unlike its predecessor, Quatermass 2 is entirely worth the trouble.
  • rubystevens
    November 3, 2010
    rubystevens
    excellent paranoid thriller aka enemy from space. professor quatermass discovers a mysterious 'area 51' in the english countryside. donlevy seems more committed to his role this time out; he's even learned to pronounce his name. pretty decent effects and great location. one m... read moreore smart 50's sci fi from hammer, maybe the best of the quatermass series
  • alanjayh
    October 3, 2008
    alanjayh
    One of the best early sci-fil efforts I have seen, this movie about an alien invasion was likely the blueprint for such films as "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" among others. Crackerjack acting, paranoia, suspense, thrills, chills and a healthy dose of gunplay action..this film... read more has it all and is to be applauded for its originality. Ahead of its time and a compelling watch.
  • darkdial
    April 5, 2007
    darkdial
    Wow! Finally got a chance to see this Hammer theatrical adaptation of the Kneale british Sci-fi Television serial. A literate, well directed (compliments of Val Guest), absolutely gripping science fiction masterwork! Superior to The Quatermass Xperiment due to this installment... read more's much more involved and original tale. Once again we get great work from the classically trained English suporting cast (no surprise). Donlevy, I admit, takes some getting used to in the Quatermass role, but once the pace starts rolling he really slides into the part comfortably. CAN NOT WAIT to revisit again soon.

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Variety Staff
May 14, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

Val Guest's direction is as uncertain as script on which he collabs with Nigel Kneale [author of original story], with the result that all characters are stodgy. Full Review

May 14, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

This is one of the best science-fiction films ever to come from Britain. Full Review

Ali Catterall
May 14, 2008
Ali Catterall, Film4

A masterful near-satire of Cold War paranoia and, arguably, the best of the Quatermass series. Full Review

January 26, 2006
Time Out

Despite some clumsy moments that have not worn well, it remains one of the more bizarre and impressive of the early British horror pictures. Full Review

Bob Bloom
August 22, 2002
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

A wonderfully entertaining British science fiction story with Donlevy flinty as the single-minded Quartermass.

Ken Hanke
August 21, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Classic, top-drawer sci-fi

Emanuel Levy
August 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Frank Swietek
February 21, 2004
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

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