Quatermass and the Pit (1967) | |
| Director(s) | Roy Ward Baker |
| Producer(s) | Anthony Nelson Keys |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Aliens |
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Quatermass and the Pit (1967) was a Science Fiction - Horror Film directed by Roy Ward Baker and produced by Anthony Nelson Keys.
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Classics Revisited: Quatermass and the Pit
By Barry P. on Jul 8, 2017 From Cinematic Catharsis(1967) Directed by Roy Ward Baker; Written by Nigel Kneale; Original story by Nigel Kneale; Starring: Andrew Keir, Barbara Shelley, James Donald and Julian Glover; Available on Blu-ray (Region B) and DVD (Region 2). Rating: ***** “I wanted a scientist who was on the edge of terri... Read full article
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Early UK posters featured an illustration of John Neville as Quatermass, suggesting that he was a one time candidate for the role.
When Dr. Roney is picking at the eyeball of the dead Martian creature in his laboratory the pupils of the compound eye are a rectangular slot shape rather then round like a human eye. This is reminiscent of a goat's eye, a creature that has for centuries been associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
Richard Shaw, who played Sladden in the TV version, was asked to reprise the role but could not because of a prior engagement.
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When Dr. Roney is picking at the eyeball of the dead Martian creature in his laboratory the pupils of the compound eye are a rectangular slot shape rather then round like a human eye. This is reminiscent of a goat's eye, a creature that has for centuries been associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
Richard Shaw, who played Sladden in the TV version, was asked to reprise the role but could not because of a prior engagement.
read more facts about Quatermass and the Pit...
