12 to the Moon Reviews

An international crew goes on a trip to the moon, where nothing but trouble is waiting. First one crew member is killed by some molten silver. Others die from lunar dust. Finally, it's revealed that the creatures behind all the deaths are underground lunar dwellers who, ironically, are peace-seekers. Frightened by the Earthmen's intrusions, they threaten to freeze up all of North America unless the survivors tell those on Earth to stop all wars. Why supposedly timid peace-loving creatures would turn to such rash methods isn't explained; however, many other topics are discussed to death in this one. The acting is stiff and unnatural, and the space-flight sequences will look wildly contrived to today's viewers. The camerawork isn't bad, though, and some of the special effects almost make up for the film's other problems. The screenplay, by the author of the original CAT PEOPLE, was directed without much excitement by the man who gave us THEY SAVED HITLER'S BRAIN.