Not of This Earth (1957)

An alien agent from the distant planet Davana is sent to Earth via a high-tech matter transporter. There, he terrorizes Southern California in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, the result of a devastating nuclear war.

Director:

Roger Corman

Writers:

Charles B. Griffith (screenplay) (as Charles Griffith), Mark Hanna (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Birch, Beverly Garland, Morgan Jones

Cast

Cast overview:
Paul Birch	...	Paul Johnson
Beverly Garland	...	Nadine Storey
Morgan Jones	...	Harry Sherbourne
William Roerick	...	Dr. F.W. Rochelle
Jonathan Haze	...	Jeremy Perrin
Dick Miller	...	Joe Piper (as Richard Miller)
Anna Lee Carroll	...	Davanna Woman (as Anne Carroll)
Pat Flynn	...	Simmons
Barbara Bohrer	...	Waitress
Roy Engel	...	Sgt. Walton
Tamar Cooper	...	Joanne
Harold Fong	...	Speciman
Lyle Latell	...	(scenes deleted)
Gail Ganley	...	Girl
Ralph Reed	...	Boy

Storyline

An alien agent from the distant planet Davana is sent to Earth via a high-tech matter transporter. There, he terrorizes Southern California in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, the result of a devastating nuclear war.

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Plot Keywords:

pay phone | psychotronic film | four word title | horror movie remade | violence | 

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Taglines:

Somewhere in this world stalks a thing that is...

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charles B. Griffith the writer for this film, also plays the part of the "Man at the Newsstand".

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Goofs

Near the end Nadine is told to step inside the transmitter beam and she does, despite being unable to earlier with Jeremy.

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Quotes

Paul Johnson: Davanna must endure.

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Connections

Referenced in Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992)

User Reviews

"Don't Be A Drag! You Know How You Flip Me!"...

Roger Corman's NOT OF THIS EARTH is a memorable story about extraterrestrial vampirism. Paul Johnson (Paul Birch) is a rather odd gentleman, in his dark suit, hat, and thick sunglasses. His speech pattern is different as well, sort of artificial sounding. He's also in search of warm bodies, in order to relieve them of their blood! Police are baffled by the gruesome state of his victims. Birch soon hires nurse Nadine Storey (Beverly Garland- SWAMP WOMEN) to see to his medical needs. We quickly learn the reason why Birch has come to Earth from his home planet. Suffice it to say that it doesn't look good for the humans! Can Nadine figure out what Birch is up to, before he fulfills his murderous mission? Original and somewhat creepy, this is one of Corman's best efforts, owing much to Ms. Garland's perfect portrayal. EXTRA CREDIT: For Jonathan Haze (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) as Birch's lecherous chauffeur / henchman, Jeremy. Watch for Dick Miller as the pushy vacuum cleaner salesman! Low-budget sci-fi gold!...

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

Not of This Earth

Filming Locations:

1725 Camino Palermo, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Los Altos Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1