# Quatermass 2 (1957)

> A determined British scientist uncovers an alien infiltration hidden inside a secretive industrial complex, turning Cold War paranoia into atmospheric science fiction horror.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15653

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
- Director: Val Guest
- Cast: Brian Donlevy, John Longden, William Franklyn, Bryan Forbes, Charles Lloyd Pack, Tom Chatto, John Van Eyssen, Sidney James
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050873/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: menacing, paranoid, atmospheric, classic horror marathon, retro science fiction night

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- [Them! (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/6099)

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