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Edited into
War of the Planets (1958)
To create a one-reel, affordable home cinema live-action film without having to shoot any footage but rather by editing material from an existing, completed product.
To create a one-reel, affordable home cinema live-action film without having to shoot any footage but rather by editing material from an existing, completed product.
References
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)
The Venusian cars were later used in This Island Earth
The Venusian cars were later used in This Island Earth
Referenced in
The Thing That Couldn't Die (1958)
Imitation of Life (1959)
Sara Jane crawls into a crate labeled "Ryberg Electronics"- the same crate that delivered the Interociter in This Island Earth.
Sara Jane crawls into a crate labeled "Ryberg Electronics"- the same crate that delivered the Interociter in This Island Earth.
Saturday Night Live: Kate Jackson/Delbert McClinton (1979)
The Coneheads go to a triple Sci-fi festival
The Coneheads go to a triple Sci-fi festival
Sneak Previews: Invasion of the Outer Space Movies (1980)
Example of a sci-fi movie of the 50s
Example of a sci-fi movie of the 50s
Scalps (1983)
Prof. Trentwood is carrying a book called "Monsters" which has a large picture of the Metaluna mutant on its cover.
Prof. Trentwood is carrying a book called "Monsters" which has a large picture of the Metaluna mutant on its cover.
Urusei yatsura: I Want a Bride! The Fox's Love Adventure! (1985)
One of the students is dress up as
One of the students is dress up as
Amazing Stories: Remote Control Man (1985)
The futuristic shop where Walter gets his new TV set is named 'Metaluna'. This is the name of the aliens' planet in This Island Earth.
The futuristic shop where Walter gets his new TV set is named 'Metaluna'. This is the name of the aliens' planet in This Island Earth.
The Twilight Zone: A Day in Beaumont/The Last Defender of Camelot (1986)
A main character is named Faith after Faith Domergue; also, the flying saucer lifts a vehicle to take its occupants captive.
A main character is named Faith after Faith Domergue; also, the flying saucer lifts a vehicle to take its occupants captive.
Galaxy High School: Pizza's Honor (1986)
Mutie the mechanic is based on the Mutant from this film
Mutie the mechanic is based on the Mutant from this film
The Monster Squad (1987)
In the first scene in the treehouse, among the various posters and monster memorabilia, there is a model kit box for the Metaluna Mutant from This Island Earth.
In the first scene in the treehouse, among the various posters and monster memorabilia, there is a model kit box for the Metaluna Mutant from This Island Earth.
Snatcher (1988)
Bartender in Outer Heaven
Bartender in Outer Heaven
UHF (1989)
Matinee (1993)
Troldspejlet: Frankenstein and Me (1997)
Forrest J Ackerman mentions the film during a guided tour through his Acker Mansion, a huge collection of sci-fi and monster memorabilia
Forrest J Ackerman mentions the film during a guided tour through his Acker Mansion, a huge collection of sci-fi and monster memorabilia
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Revenge of the Creature (1997)
Tom: "Give me a needle drop on some 'This Island Earth' music."
Tom: "Give me a needle drop on some 'This Island Earth' music."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Thing That Couldn't Die (1997)
Mike: "It's 'This Island Earth' music."
Mike: "It's 'This Island Earth' music."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The She-Creature (1997)
Crow: "My first question: Will I get the part in 'This Island Earth'?"
Crow: "My first question: Will I get the part in 'This Island Earth'?"
Contact (1997)
The Making of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' (1997)
A poster from 'This Island Earth (1955)' and a reproduction of the Metaluna Mutant's head appear in the background.
A poster from 'This Island Earth (1955)' and a reproduction of the Metaluna Mutant's head appear in the background.
The Simpsons: Mayored to the Mob (1998)
At the sci-fi convention, an attendee dresses up as an alien from "This Island Earth."
At the sci-fi convention, an attendee dresses up as an alien from "This Island Earth."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Diabolik (1999)
Mike: Welcome, Dr. Meacham.
Mike: Welcome, Dr. Meacham.
Bob Came from Outer Space (2000)
Referenced in dialog/visuals
Referenced in dialog/visuals
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001)
Welcome to Eltingville (2002)
dialogue
dialogue
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
The title is displayed in a magazine.
The title is displayed in a magazine.
Destroy All Humans! (2005)
One of the missions is titled "This Island Suburbia"
One of the missions is titled "This Island Suburbia"
'War of the Worlds': Revisiting the Invasion (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Dennis Muren Interview (2006)
Features a picture of Forrest J Ackerman posing with the head of one of the monsters.
Features a picture of Forrest J Ackerman posing with the head of one of the monsters.
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Five (2007)
In "Space Program", Strong Bad's pronuciation of the word "mutant" is a reference to this movie, which featured in the climax an alien "mut-ant"
In "Space Program", Strong Bad's pronuciation of the word "mutant" is a reference to this movie, which featured in the climax an alien "mut-ant"
Watchmen (2009)
A theatrical poster for the film is seen across the street from the Institute for Extraspatial Studies and the newsstand.
A theatrical poster for the film is seen across the street from the Institute for Extraspatial Studies and the newsstand.
Featured in
Coming Soon (1982)
trailer
trailer
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
E.T. watches it on television
E.T. watches it on television
Terror in the Aisles (1984)
Explorers (1985)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
All the music in the Amazon Women of the Moon segment comes from This Island Earth
All the music in the Amazon Women of the Moon segment comes from This Island Earth
Troldspejlet: Matinee (1994)
Jakob Stegelmann looks at sci-fi and monster movies from the 1950s, mentions the film + clip shown
Jakob Stegelmann looks at sci-fi and monster movies from the 1950s, mentions the film + clip shown
Monsterama Sci-Fi Late Night Creature Feature Show Vol. 1 (1996)
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
100 Years of Horror: Mutants (1996)
clips
clips
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
Footage of the movie was shown.
Footage of the movie was shown.
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
In the adult psychiatric ward, when Craig's parents visit, "This Island Earth" is on the set in the visitation area.
In the adult psychiatric ward, when Craig's parents visit, "This Island Earth" is on the set in the visitation area.
Spoofed in
The Creature Wasn't Nice (1983)
Remote Control (1988)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Flying saucer at start of title sequence and the one carrying the severed head characters, uses identical angles and movements to the saucers of This Island Earth.
Flying saucer at start of title sequence and the one carrying the severed head characters, uses identical angles and movements to the saucers of This Island Earth.
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
The Metaluna Monster appears as a priest performing Dr Satan's wedding ceremony.
The Metaluna Monster appears as a priest performing Dr Satan's wedding ceremony.
