Wonderful character development!

the audience applauded

I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.

There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

This was among the first old sci-fi film in a string of old sci-fi films that I watched in the last month or so. I do not really remember where I came upon it. I do remember that I was searching for another old film and ended up finding this one instead. And I have to tell you, I am glad that I watched it.The plot of this film is based around a mysterious cloud that never moves from a certain spot on the Trollenberg mountain and the connection between a mind-reading act from London and United Nations troubleshooter. As it turns out, this connection leads to the realization of what this mysterious cloud is and what dark secrets are harbored within it.This was quite an enjoyable film, and being a science fiction film from the 1950s, it was put together really well. The dialogue and story was on point and I really felt like I was in suspense during the whole film. One of my favorite aspects of the film is the how a woman from the mind reading act somehow knows part of everything that is going on.The monster, or in this case monsters, in this film is not particularly scary. They were probably very frightening when the movie first came out, but it isn't, at least me, now.Overall, I give this film a seven out of ten, for a very believable story and relatable dialogue. I do believe that this film has the makings of a remake in its future.

Monster fans, rejoice! This great-looking DVD from Image offers us the baby boomer favorite "The Trollenberg Terror," from 1958, with the original, NONspoiler British title that is so much more preferable to the American appellation: "The Crawling Eye." In the film, sturdy as always Forrest Tucker plays Alan Brooks, a U.N. physicist/investigator (or something on that order...after two recent viewings, I'm still not clear on that point) who comes to the Swiss village of Trollenberg to investigate a recent string of mysterious deaths, as well as the radioactive, stationary cloud that hovers over a nearby mountain. Viewers must wait a full hour before getting a look at the title creatures, during which time they should be amply entertained by the plight of Janet Munro's character--a pretty young woman who is in telepathic contact with the creatures--and by the zombie cat's-paw who is sent by the unseen foes to do their bidding. The viewer's patience is ultimately rewarded by some of the most memorable-looking monsters in screen history; creatures that are fondly remembered by all baby boomers who watched the classic '60s TV show "Supernatural Theatre," which showed the crawling eye expand each week during its opening credits. Though filmed on the cheap, these aliens look impressively yucky. The picture, on the whole, is uniformly well acted by all (Tucker, especially, underplays his role nicely), Stanley Black's subtle yet eerie score works wonders in ratcheting up the tension, and director Quentin Lawrence keeps things moving along briskly. I find this to be a quality example of horrific sci-fi, despite the lack of top-tier FX, and not at all campy (well, perhaps a bit cheesy!). And thanks to this great new print from Image, we may never see "The Trollenberg Terror" look any better. Reason to rejoice, indeed!

... By 1958's standards, "The Crawling Eye" was really scary for children. such as I. It remains such, for those-with-imaginations still, even in 2010! The music, acting & decent black-&-white cinematography all adds up to a well-produced movie of its time. Lead actor Forrest Tucker heads-a-professional cast in a believable plot-&-building drama. True, the "monsters" in their own right, are what-they-are, but the film doesn't dwell on them for a good reason! They're not-that-great, but work well in context with thee entire effort. Just sit back & enjoy this trip back into the late 1950's, when UFO's & mental telepathy were just coming into-their-own! Grab the microwave pop-corn & Coke. Let yourself go & get ready-to-scream!

It's 1958, and that's as good a year as any for some low-brow hokum.I also saw this as a kid, though some time in the early 1960's and on television. And I don't mind saying that it gave me quite a scare.Tension builds surprisingly well for what is patently a B-movie. And that is a clue to good direction. The actors are all from the second division, which helps in a way because it makes the 'ordinary' characters they play seem more believable.There are some suitably gruesome killings which ratchet-up the tension as the 'mysterious cloud' begins to drift about. Whatever's in there must be pretty nasty. 'Mysterious Cloud'; has there ever been a horror/thriller that didn't have one? 'The Fog', 'Independence Day', 'War Of The Worlds', 'The Mist'; you just can't beat a mysterious cloud for - well, clouding things with mystery.When the monsters finally disclose themselves, you either laugh out loud or hide behind the sofa. Huge eyes with a bunch of whiplash tentacles: no evident brain, no discernible digestive tract; these are just horror-props plain and simple. Interestingly, the beasties attack an avalanche-proof observatory and manage to shatter the thick, concrete walls. Presumably they just stare them to bits.Half a century ago; a credible, unquestioning audience gobbled their popcorn in a state of shock at the terrible aliens, 50 years on we can all have a good laugh at such truly terrible aliens.The bug-eyed monster never got better than this.