It Came from Outer Space

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:art_style Black and white cinematography.
gptkbp:audience Gained a following over the years.
gptkbp:based_on short story by Ray Bradbury
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
gptkbp:budget $1 million
gptkbp:censorship Minimal censorship issues.
gptkbp:character_arc Explores human resilience.
gptkbp:character_development Focuses on human reactions to alien encounters.
gptkbp:characters John Putnam, Ellen Fields.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Joseph_F._Biroc
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis Discussed in film studies.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed to positive reviews
gptkbp:criticism Reviewed by many film critics.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Considered a classic of the genre.
Impact on science fiction storytelling.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in TV shows.
gptkbp:design Notable for its set design.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Jack_Arnold
Influenced directors like Steven Spielberg.
gptkbp:edited_by Paul Weatherwax
gptkbp:fan_base Cult following.
gptkbp:film_awards Nominated for several awards.
gptkbp:film_festival Screened at various film festivals.
gptkbp:film_score Henry Mancini's score is notable.
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_technique Use of 3 D effects.
gptkbp:filming_location California desert.
gptkbp:filmography Analyzed for its themes of paranoia.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects 1950s American culture.
gptkbp:historical_significance Significant in sci-fi genre history.
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD and Blu-ray releases.
Available on various formats.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label It Came from Outer Space
gptkbp:influenced Inspired books and comics.
gptkbp:influenced_artists Influenced horror and thriller genres.
gptkbp:influenced_by 1940s science fiction literature.
gptkbp:influences Later science fiction films
gptkbp:inspiration Cold War anxieties
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future alien invasion films.
gptkbp:merchandise Various collectibles available.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Henry_Mancini
gptkbp:notable_quote " They’re not hostile! They’re just trying to communicate!"
gptkbp:parody Referenced in various pop culture.
gptkbp:plot A meteorite crashes in the desert, and an alien presence begins to take over the minds of the townspeople.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date April 15, 1953
gptkbp:release_year 1953
gptkbp:remake gptkb:N/_A
No official remake.
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:restoration Restored for modern audiences.
gptkbp:screenings Occasional screenings at retro film events.
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Harry_Essex
gptkbp:soundtrack Released as a separate album.
gptkbp:special_effects Innovative for its time.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Richard_Carlson
gptkb:Barbara_Rush
gptkb:Charles_Drake
gptkbp:themes Fear of the unknown
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barbara_Rush
gptkb:Jack_Arnold
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5