Village of the Giants
Village of the Giants

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Village of the Giants

1965
Movie
81 min
English

"Genius" accidentally invents "goo" which causes living things to rapidly grow to an enormous size. Seeing an opportunity to get rich, some delinquent teenagers steal the "goo" and, as a result of a sophomoric dare, consume it themselves and become thirty feet tall. They then take over control of the town by kidnapping the sheriff's daughter and dancing suggestively.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users62%
Director: Bert I. GordonGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers accidentally create a growth-altering formula that causes them to grow to enormous sizes. As their town becomes a playground for these giants, they must navigate the chaos and danger that their new stature brings. Their oversized escapades include facing off against an army of ants and dealing with the bewildered adult population.

Critical Reception

Village of the Giants is widely considered a cult classic within the science fiction and horror communities, often lauded for its unintentional humor and bizarre premise. While critically panned upon release for its low budget and campy execution, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique brand of B-movie entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its campy charm and unique, albeit silly, premise.

  • Often cited as an unintentionally hilarious B-movie classic.

  • Critiqued for its low production values and dated special effects.

Google audience: Audiences generally find the film to be a fun, cheesy watch, appreciating its nostalgic B-movie feel and the novelty of giant teenagers. Some viewers point out the humor derived from the adult actors playing teenagers and the overall absurdity of the plot.

Fun Fact

The film features an early appearance by Ron Howard, who would later become a highly successful director.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Cool score, gorgeous women and those wild 60s!**_ In some ways "Village of the Giants" (1965) is a godawful flick about a group of "kids" (more like mid-20s) who stumble upon a potion that turns them into giants. Godawful or not, ther...

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