Here's one case where the re-make is far, far better than the original. This also is another case of a vastly overrated science-fiction film of the '50s. Most sci-fi films of that period, including this one, have such primitive special effects that they destroy any credibility of presenting a scary story.
In this particular film, the main drawback is not the dated effects but the sheer boredom of the story. It's too slow. A fly moves a lot faster than this flick.
One odd thing about the cast. The two stars of the film were "no-names" (Al Hedison and Patricia Owens) and the two supporting cast members were big names (Vincent Price and Herbert Marshall).
One plus for the film that you certainly didn't see in the re-make is they give God His due realizing that human beings are not supposed to "play God" and they state just that. Of course, that was edited out in the 1986 version. However, if you are looking for a straight horror/sci-fi thriller, watch that '86 re-make with Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. It is far better than this snoozer.
In this particular film, the main drawback is not the dated effects but the sheer boredom of the story. It's too slow. A fly moves a lot faster than this flick.
One odd thing about the cast. The two stars of the film were "no-names" (Al Hedison and Patricia Owens) and the two supporting cast members were big names (Vincent Price and Herbert Marshall).
One plus for the film that you certainly didn't see in the re-make is they give God His due realizing that human beings are not supposed to "play God" and they state just that. Of course, that was edited out in the 1986 version. However, if you are looking for a straight horror/sci-fi thriller, watch that '86 re-make with Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. It is far better than this snoozer.