''Invasion from Inner Earth'' (1974) is an

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film, starring

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and Debbi Pick. The film was directed by

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, the same director of ''

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'' (1965), and ''

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'' (1975). The film, also known as ''Hell Fire'' and ''They'', was inspired by the British film ''

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'' (1957), and filmed in the style of thrillers directed by

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Plot

A group of pilots in the Canadian wilderness begin to hear strange reports over their radios about planes crashing, cars stalling, and a deadly plague which has gripped the planet. As the plot continues, it's clear that Earth is in the midst of an invasion. The pilots barricade themselves in a cabin in the woods and wait for impending doom.

Reception

Creature Feature gave the film one star, calling it lumbering, the special effects awful, and the ending incomprehensible, Fantastic Movie Musings found it almost completely devoid of entertainment value featuring an ending that shows a 20-minute walk.

Cast

* Paul Bentzen * Debbi Pick *

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* Karl Wallace * Robert Arkens * Arnold Didrickson * James Steadman * David Pray * Mary O'Keefe

References

External links

* Films directed by Bill Rebane 1974 films 1974 horror films 1970s science fiction horror films Films about alien invasions 1970s English-language films 1974 science fiction films {{sf-horror-film-stub