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Them!

"A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!"

1954-06-16 Science Fiction 1hr 34m

As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

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As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

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Cast

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Sgt. Ben Peterson
James Arness

James Arness

FBI Agent Robert Graham
Joan Weldon

Joan Weldon

Dr. Pat Medford
Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Dr. Harold Medford
Onslow Stevens

Onslow Stevens

Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien
Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Maj. Kibbee
Sandy Descher

Sandy Descher

The Ellinson Girl
Chris Drake

Chris Drake

Trooper Ed Blackburn
Don Shelton

Don Shelton

Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards
Fess Parker

Fess Parker

Alan Crotty
William Schallert

William Schallert

Ambulance Attendant
Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Child Psychiatrist
Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Railroad Yard Watchman
Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Army Sergeant
Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

Bald Reporter at L.A. News Conference
Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Government Official
Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Trooper #2
Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Official at D.C. Meeting
Mary Lou Holloway

Mary Lou Holloway

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Dick York

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A Review by Blackhorse

Written by Blackhorse on 2013-05-13

Great Classic Sci-Fi! This movie came out 7 days after I was born! Because of Nuclear testing. ( Of Course ) Everything happened in the 50... read more

Great Classic Sci-Fi! This movie came out 7 days after I was born! Because of Nuclear testing. ( Of Course ) Everything happened in the 50's movies because of that, these tiny little creatures become as large as cars and bigger. Ravishing the countryside looking for Sugar, of perhaps a M&M factory. Of course people get in the way and are quickly dispatched in their giant pinchers. Great cast also. A Must see!

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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-09-06

Often imitated, rarely bettered. Weird deaths are occurring in the New Mexico desert, it is revealed to be the work of giant mutated ants... read more

Often imitated, rarely bettered. Weird deaths are occurring in the New Mexico desert, it is revealed to be the work of giant mutated ants born out of the "A Bomb" tests that took place there. Trouble escalates to the big city of Los Angeles when one of the giant queen ants escapes to L.A. and starts laying eggs that could lead to the end of mankind as we know it. This is a cautionary tale about scientific tampering fused with a Cold War theme of destroying a threat to the country. Boasting some wonderful scenes such as the first desert encounter (cloaked in a sandstorm) and the final underground battle, Them! is a truly enjoyable viewing experience. It oozes the right amount of paranoia that became ever more prominent as the nuclear age began grow. The puppetry and special effects on show is of a very high standard for the time (well done Academy Award Nominee Ralph Ayres), and the direction from Gordon Douglas is one of the better efforts in the genre. The tight story vanquishes any gripes about the plausibility factor, while the acting is, perhaps given the type of genre piece it is, of a surprisingly good standard. With James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, and Joan Weldon giving it a bit of oopmh. It went on to become Warner Brothers highest grossing film in 1954, and it's really not hard to see why. Because this firmly stands up as one of the better films of what is sadly a much maligned genre. 8/10

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A Review by Blackhorse

Great Classic Sci-Fi! This movie came out 7 days after I was born! Because of Nuclear testing. ( Of Course ) Everything happened in the 50's movies because of that, these tiny little creatures become as large as cars and bigger. Ravishin...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Blackhorse

Written by Blackhorse on 2013-05-13

Great Classic Sci-Fi! This movie came out 7 days after I was born! Because of Nuclear testing. ( Of Course ) Everything happened in the 50's movies because of that, these tiny little creatures becom...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-09-06

Often imitated, rarely bettered. Weird deaths are occurring in the New Mexico desert, it is revealed to be the work of giant mutated ants born out of the "A Bomb" tests that took place there. Troub...

read more