X the Unknown(1956)
It rises from 2000 miles below the earth to melt everything in its path!
Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to discover why the victims were radioactively burned and why, shortly thereafter, a series of radiation-related incidents are occurring in an ever-growing straight line away from the fissure.
Movie: X the Unknown
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Adam Royston
Inspector McGill
Peter Elliott
John Elliott
Maj. Cartwright
Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke
LCpl. 'Spider' Webb
Lt. Bannerman
Pvt. Lansing
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Video: X The Unknown / Original Theatrical Trailer (1956)
X The Unknown / Original Theatrical Trailer (1956)
Joe Dante on X - THE UNKNOWN
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