Blu-ray Review – The Terrornauts

The mysteries of deep space are explored in 1967’s “The Terrornauts.” The material began life as a 1960 book by Murray Leinster and is turned into a B-movie event by Amicus Productions, who spare many an expense when bringing this tale of unreal contact to the screen. Facing a tight budget, director Montgomery Tully and screenwriter John Brunner aim to keep the picture small in scale and bright with performances, endeavoring to depict a special alien exploration without leaving the comfort of sets and dialogue exchanges. “The Terrornauts” doesn’t overwhelm in its pacing and plotting, but Tully finds ways to keep the viewing experience somewhat engaging, aided greatly by a cast committed to selling this sci-fi realm of radio communication and enemy encounters. A little enthusiasm helps tremendously here, along with a plan to reach an explosive finale, keeping escalation in play. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com