Terror from the Year 5000
"From Time Unborn… A Hideous She-Thing!"
Originally released in 1958. Terror from the Year 5000 is a science fiction film. directed by Robert J. Gurney Jr.. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ward Costello, Joyce Holden, and Frederic Downs
Synopsis
Prof. Erling and his financial backer Victor build a prototype time machine to snatch objects from the past. Latest find, a statuette, radiometrically dates to 5200 AD! When this draws colleague Richard Hedges to the island lab, Erling reveals that 20th-century objects put in the machine seem to be "traded" for analogous future objects by intelligent life. And on the sly, Victor's been trying to get a living visitor. Does the future need help, or is the present in danger?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- La Jolla Productions
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terror from the Year 5000 about?
Prof. Erling and his financial backer Victor build a prototype time machine to snatch objects from the past. Latest find, a statuette, radiometrically dates to 5200 AD! When this draws colleague Ri...
Who directed Terror from the Year 5000?
Terror from the Year 5000 was directed by Robert J. Gurney Jr..
How long is Terror from the Year 5000?
Terror from the Year 5000 has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Terror from the Year 5000 released?
Terror from the Year 5000 was released on October 30, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Terror from the Year 5000?
The main cast of Terror from the Year 5000 includes Ward Costello, Joyce Holden, Frederic Downs, John Stratton, Salome Jens.