Them! (1954)

A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!

Them! (1954) poster

As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

Director: Gordon Douglas
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Thomas Reilly
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $23M
Original Language: en

Themes

Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Creature and Monster Horror

Keywords

army, monster, atomic bomb, mutation, radiation, fbi, new mexico, giant monster, ant, martial law, giant insect, black and white, desert, psychiatric ward, ant's nest

Trailer

Them! Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Them! about?
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Who directed Them!?
Them! was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Them!?
Them! stars James Whitmore, James Arness, Joan Weldon, Edmund Gwenn, Onslow Stevens, Sean McClory.
How long is Them!?
Them! has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Them!?
Them! is a Science Fiction, Horror film.
What is the budget of Them!?
Them! had a budget of $23M.
Where was Them! produced?
Them! was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Them!?
The themes of Them! include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Creature and Monster Horror.