The Day the World Ended (TV 2001)

Horror film finds a killer alien, who is just misunderstood, devouring people. A school psychologist investigates the death of a student's mother and finds the boy believes he is the son of... See full summary »

Director:

Terence Gross

Writers:

Brian King (story), Max Enscoe (teleplay),

Stars:

Nastassja Kinski, Randy Quaid, Bobby Edner

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nastassja Kinski	...	Dr. Jennifer Stillman
Randy Quaid	...	Dr. Michael McCann
Bobby Edner	...	Ben Miller / McCann
Harry Groener	...	Sheriff Ken
Lee de Broux	...	Cook Harlan (as Lee DeBroux)
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Principal Ed Turner
Debra Christofferson	...	Nurse Della Divelbuss
Nik Dressbach	...	Buzzcut
Brandon de Paul	...	Frankie Carter
Kate Fuglei	...	Waitress Carlita
Neil Vipond	...	The Judge
Brian Steele	...	The Creature
David Getz	...	Deputy #1
Kathryn Fiore	...	Maggie Miller
David Doty	...	Nice Guy

Storyline

Horror film finds a killer alien, who is just misunderstood, devouring people. A school psychologist investigates the death of a student's mother and finds the boy believes he is the son of the being. His earthling father is also a doctor who has the boy in his care and holds that it is all in the boy's imagination.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | school psychologist | doctor | alien | extraterrestrial | 

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Taglines:

The key to the town's dark and horrifying secret lies in the mind of one little boy.

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for horror violence, some language and a sex scene

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amíg világ a világ

Filming Locations:

Wrightwood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Creature Features Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Birds (1963)

User Reviews

Big Title, Small Film

This is a 1950's science fiction B-movie remade for the noughties.

Some of the expected variations from a 50's movie are present - the injection of foul language, the obligatory sex scene and the emphasis placed very firmly on horror rather than sci-fi. There is also the predictable selection of nasty, unlikeable characters, a complete absence of fun, and a much-reduced level of excitement compared to the old films.

Unfortunately, one change that should have been evident - improved special effects - is entirely absent. The effects are not only very un-special, they are inferior to many of the most ordinary 1950's sci-fi movies.

Still, it's a somewhat entertaining film. Something to watch if you find yourself at a loose end and there's nothing else on TV that you want to see. It will keep you mildly interested for much of the runtime.

Just don't let the somewhat starry names of the leads (Randy Quaid and Nastassja Kinski) mislead you. This is a small film, with an uninspired central premise, adequately executed - no more.

Disappointing.

3/10