An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children.An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children.An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children.
Tom Kempinski
- Ted
- (as Thomas Kempinski)
Allan McClelland
- Mr. Stuart
- (as Alan McClelland)
Nicholas Clay
- Richard
- (as Nicolas Clay)
- Director
- Writers
- Evan Jones
- H.L. Lawrence
- Ben Barzman(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film's release was delayed for two years and was not shown in Britain until the Spring of 1963, when it was released as the lower half of a Hammer Films double-bill with Maniac (1963). It had been cut by Hammer (against Joseph Losey's wishes) from a length of 96 minutes to 87 minutes and was cut further to 77 minutes when it was finally shown in America in 1965. However, the missing footage has been fully restored to the film for the DVD and Blu-ray versions and for 21st-century television showings.
- GoofsA shadow of a crew member can be seen moving after King shoots the soldier in the lab.
- Quotes
Freya Neilson: A public servant is the only servant who has secrets from his master.
- Crazy credits'sculpture Frink'. (Elisabeth Frink's surname/ signature in her own handwriting alone on right of screen) in opening credits.
- Alternate versionsCut prior to 1961 X rated cinema release over child concerns. It was further cut for US theatrical release. The cuts were restored in 2010 for UK 12 rated DVD and 2019 Blu-ray release.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Son of Monsters on the March (1980)
- SoundtracksBlack Leather Rock
(uncredited)
Music by James Bernard
Lyrics by Evan Jones
Arranged by Douglas Gamley
Sung by the gang in the opening sequence
Featured review
serious "vintage" sci-fi fans should appreciate this movie
considering this movie was made in 1961 (uk), its message is still chilling, how far will mankind experiment? it took me two years just to find a copy, the movie will challenge your imagination, if you laugh and say it could never happen, you may be in denial, the early 15 minutes of the film is 60"s exploitation, after that it evolves into a more serious study of how far government and scientists will push the envelope, if 1% of this sci-fi drama could be true, may god help us.
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- jethrotull
- May 27, 2004
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- Also known as
- These Are the Damned
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- Budget
- $500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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