Them!

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Hughe J Them! was released in theatres all the way back in 1954 and is a black and white monster movie set in the New Mexico desert. The movie opens with two state troopers finding a little girl walking alone in the desert and while trying to learn what happened to the girl they hear a strange alien bug like sound they are unable to identify. Later a destroyed trailer is found with large footprints from something really big outside it, and again that odd sound. We find more attacks and eventually are confronted by gigantic ants who our heroes have to fight. It's learned that the ants were exposed to nuclear testing in the desert and have mutated to enormous size. They eventually make their way into the LA storm drains where the final battle with the ants for humanity's survival will take place. This movie was the first of the big bug movies and all of the effects were practical, giant mechanical ants and all. They fight the ants with real flamethrowers borrowed from the army and had WWII veteran soldiers wielding them. The cast was great including James Arness, James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, and Onslow Stevens. The practical effects were fantastic and that shrilling ant sound was iconic. This an absolute must see for any science fiction fan! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review George M The greatest Gigantism move ever. There were many giant bug movies after this, none can compare. This is filmed like a documentary and its excellent cast carries the great story. Another thing that makes this a perfect science fiction monster movie; the science is believable. At this time, scientists knew little about radiation and how it would effect living things (other than killing them). Another thing that makes this so terrifying; the giants ants aren't nuclear. They have no otherworld powers like Godzilla. They are just ants doing ant things. Harvesting food, defending the nest, breeding. And that makes them far more terrifying than any made up creatures. I've seen this at least 500 times since 1964, own the bluray, and everytime its on Turner, I'll either watch it, or record it and watch it later. One of the great science fiction movies of the 50's and today. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review d A. great time great movie Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Daniel C. M Fast paced and aged like wine. Effects and thrills are still good, the direction specially is great. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Brian M Not just a great creature feature, but one of the best sci-fi movies ever made. The opening scenes in the desert are stellar, a perfect combo of sound, set design, cinematography, and acting as the two policeman try to determine what’s responsible for all the carnage. The special effects are also outstanding. I’m going to run out of superlatives if I keep writing—a must-see for any fan of fun monster movies! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Matt R THEM! is hands down the best big bug movie, with TARANTULA close behind. The mystery is scary from the start. Giant ants being fought with flame throwers is so impressive that it seems as if it inspired James Cameron with ALIENS. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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