When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects bystanders with a deadly disease. Shielded from the meteor's influence by a metal plate in his head, Dr Curtis Temple discovers that an alien race on the moon seeks to use the manipulated geniuses for seemingly nefarious purposes. But, as he learns more about the invaders, they may not be as evil as initially thought.

Robert Hutton
as Dr. Curtis Temple

Jennifer Jayne
as Lee Mason

Bernard Kay
as Richard Arlen

Zia Mohyeddin
as Farge

Geoffrey Wallace
as Alan Mullane

Maurice Good
as Agent Stilwell

Michael Gough
as Dr. Arnold Grey

Luanshya Greer
as Gas Station Attendant

Paul Bacon
as Dr. Rogers

James Donnelly
as Guard at Farm Gate
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I've really enjoyed director Freddie Francis' work with Hammer Films over the years, and it was intriguing to see him attached to a lower-budget project and see how he'd do, with lesser-quality actors and production values. It's not bad, just lagging in places, and seems a tad too close to Stephen K...
CinemaSerf
When a group of meteors crash into Southern England in a perfect formation, scientist "Temple" (Robert Hutton) is determined to investigate. Thing is, his doctors won't allow him, so it falls to "Mason" (Jennifer Jayne) to lead the team - and after a few moments at the site, we realise that somethin...