Village of the Damned
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: December 7, 1960 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
A British horror classic, filled with enough creepy imagery to keep "normal" children awake at night, and parents looking over their shoulders at the "little monsters" plotting away in the room down the hall. [29 Nov 2004, p.C4]
80
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
You don't get much explanation, and the overall plot may not withstand detailed analysis. But the atmosphere and pace are superbly handled, and the performances of the sinister, inhumanly intelligent 'children' never falter. Read full review
80
The New YorkerPauline Kael
It's clever and has some really chilling moments.
75
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
A strong and subtle horror film. Read full review
75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
A very frightening adaptation of the John Wyndham novel about a small English village that becomes the victim of unfriendly aliens. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesStaff (Not Credited)
An eerie, atmospheric horror film. [08 Aug 2004, p.E14]
50
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Tapers off from a taut beginning into soggy melodrama. Wolf Rilla’s direction is adequate, but no more. Read full review
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