Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) tapped in to the UFO hysteria phenomenon and Cold War paranoia at the time which led many to fear threats from un-American alien forces of destruction.
Despite the film seeming to be pitched at a young audience, it becomes apparent that in its own way it sets about delivering a punch to society's nose when it comes to how young people are often viewed and treated. Also up for examination is the kind of negative modelling that adults can sometimes provide to young people.
The Saucer Men characters in the film were a product of makeup and effects genius, Paul Blaisdell. Their huge bulbous eyes and giant vein-covered bald heads helped to define our cultural understanding of what constitutes alien life, namely our notions of what "little, green men" look like.
Watch and enjoy.
Despite the film seeming to be pitched at a young audience, it becomes apparent that in its own way it sets about delivering a punch to society's nose when it comes to how young people are often viewed and treated. Also up for examination is the kind of negative modelling that adults can sometimes provide to young people.
The Saucer Men characters in the film were a product of makeup and effects genius, Paul Blaisdell. Their huge bulbous eyes and giant vein-covered bald heads helped to define our cultural understanding of what constitutes alien life, namely our notions of what "little, green men" look like.
Watch and enjoy.