Village of the Damned / Children of the Damned

Village Of The Damned (1960)

The residents of the small English town of Midwich pass out for 24 hours. Months later, all women of child-bearing age are found to be pregnant, eventually giving birth to blonde-haired children who possess super intellects, telepathic abilities, and an emotionless, amoral group mentality. Classic British sci-fi shocker, based on the novel "The Midwich Cuckoos" by John Wyndham, stars George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Michael Gwynne. 77 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Children Of The Damned (1964)

Frightening follow-up, which is more of a remake than a sequel, follows the global controversy that erupts when six highly intelligent (and dangerous) super-children are discovered in various countries and brought to London for study. Ian Hendry, Alan Badel, Barbara Ferris, Alfred Burke star. 90 min. BW/Rtg: NR