Popcorn Pictures

Reviewing the best (and worst) of horror, sci-fi and fantasy since 2000

The Mummy (1959)

The last of Hammer's initial "big three" horrors isn't as strong as the other two but is still a damned fine example of British horror.

It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)

America is under attack by a giant octopus in this plodding outing featuring special effects by Ray Harryhausen.

The Land Unknown (1957)

Explorers arrive in a lost world to find men-in-suits and photographically enlarged lizards. Decent if flawed timewaster.

Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951)

The dim-witted comedy duo come face-to-face (or maybe not) with The Invisible Man in another of their 'Meet the' comedy-horrors.

Quatermass II (1957)

Sequel with Professor Quatermass uncovering an alien conspiracy which could end the world. Top quality sci-fi from the 50s.

Tarantula (1955)

Giant spider terrorises Arizona in one of the earlier, and better, examples of the 50s atomic monster movie cycle.

Target Earth (1954)

Extremely cumbersome alien robots invade Earth in this threadbare sci-fi from the 50s.

Earth Vs The Flying Saucers (1956)

"Flying saucers attack! Warning, Take cover!" Plot Operation Sky Hook is a project which is tasked with sending rockets into space to...

The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)

Giant molluscs terrorise the Salton Sea area of California in hugely underrated 50s monster movie.