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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Wyndham
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series gptkb:1958 gptkb:1960 gptkb:1995 gptkb:2022 gptkb:BBC gptkb:radio_station gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
the cuckoos
|
| gptkbp:artist |
Special Makeup Effects by Company X
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:John_Wyndham
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Midwich Cuckoos (novel)
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$10 million
$1 million |
| gptkbp:budget |
gptkb:$5_million
|
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Anna_Friel
gptkb:Richard_E._Grant gptkb:Stephen_Mangan gptkb:David_Thewlis gptkb:Samantha_Bond |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_child
gptkb:Dr._Alan_F._Swallow gptkb:Dr._Alan_Fenton gptkb:The_Village_People the villagers the children the mayor the father the mother the scientist the outsider the teacher the doctor the journalist the villager The Cuckoos Mrs. Swallow Dr. Fenton's wife Mrs. Fenton The Alien Children The village inhabitants the Cuckoos |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Peter_Hannan
Geoffrey Faithfull |
| gptkbp:conflict |
suspense
human vs alien |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
generally positive mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on ethics
inspired discussions on parenting influenced science fiction genre inspired discussions on the nature of consciousness inspired discussions on community inspired discussions on fear of the unknown inspired discussions on human nature inspired discussions on motherhood inspired discussions on the role of women in society inspired discussions on the nature of evil inspired discussions on societal norms inspired discussions on the role of government inspired discussions on alien life inspired discussions on the ethics of science examines societal fears inspired discussions on the future of humanity inspired discussions on conformity inspired discussions on the concept of family inspired discussions on psychological horror inspired discussions on the impact of fear on society reflects Cold War anxieties depicts isolation Influenced science fiction genre. explores themes of conformity inspired discussions on community dynamics inspired discussions on dystopian themes inspired discussions on gender and society inspired discussions on science fiction genre inspired discussions on the impact of war inspired discussions on technology's impact on society |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:John_Wyndham
gptkb:Wolf_Rilla |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkb:Cinemavault |
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:John_E._Smith
gptkb:John_D._Guthridge |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Midwich,_England |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Sky_Max
Social commentary Black-and-white Psychological horror Suspenseful storytelling |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
Horror |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:1996
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Midwich Cuckoos
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:The_X-Files gptkb:The_Stepford_Wives gptkb:Village_of_the_Damned gptkb:The_Children_of_the_Corn gptkb:Children_of_the_Corn |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:The_X-Files gptkb:The_Omen gptkb:Village_of_the_Damned gptkb:Mary_Shelley gptkb:H._G._Wells gptkb:George_Orwell gptkb:The_Day_of_the_Triffids gptkb:Invasion_of_the_Body_Snatchers gptkb:Children_of_the_Corn |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Wyndham's experiences during WWII
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:The_Day_of_the_Triffids
The Midwich Cuckoos (novel) by John Wyndham |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0140010864
978-0-14-001158-0 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cult classic status.
Discussion in film studies. Adaptations in other media. Reference in popular culture. Influence on horror films. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Dr._Alan_F._Bernard
gptkb:Dr._Alan_Fenton the villagers Mrs. Fenton the inhabitants of Midwich |
| gptkbp:motif |
isolation
surveillance control |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:David_Arnold
Ronald Stein |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
social commentary
third-person suspenseful |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
The final confrontation.
Dr. Fenton's investigation. The birth of the Cuckoos. The village falling asleep. The villagers' reaction. |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
the children
the village council the doctor the schoolteacher |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Adaptation of a novel by John Wyndham.
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
They are not like us.
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
224
|
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A mysterious event causes all the women in the village of Midwich to become pregnant.
Women in a village become pregnant after a mysterious event. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:London_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:David_E._Williams
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkb:XYZ_Productions |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:Penguin_Books |
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1957
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Michael_Joseph
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
1960-12-01
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1960
gptkb:1995 gptkb:2022 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:Village_of_the_Damned_(1995_film)
Village of the Damned (1995) |
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
80 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenings |
Midwich Cuckoos Screening Event 1995
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:John_Wyndham
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
The Midwich Cuckoos II
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Midwich_village
mid-20th century |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
The Midwich Cuckoos Soundtrack
|
| gptkbp:style |
speculative fiction
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the village
the cuckoos |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:survival gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:mythological_figure alienation social commentary social dynamics trust issues moral dilemmas human nature parenting challenges loss of control fear of the unknown suspicion psychological tension fear of change community response |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Isolation gptkb:survival gptkb:Paranoia Parenthood parenthood isolation moral dilemmas Fear of the unknown Community dynamics alien invasion identity crisis fear of the unknown community dynamics societal change parental fear |
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
John Smith Visual Effects
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| gptkbp:year |
1950s
|