Them!
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Critics Sentiment
Pat is attacked by a giant ant and Peterson kills it with machine gun
Pat discovers evidence that two queen ants have hatched and flown away
The film peaks with the terrifying first ant reveal, then dips during the middle exposition before building to the thrilling Los Angeles finale
Them! maintains consistently strong reception throughout its runtime, with particular praise for the atmospheric opening, terrifying first creature reveal, and climactic underground battle. While some reviewers noted the middle sections as slightly less compelling, the film's combination of effective special effects, solid performances, and genuine scares earned widespread acclaim as a sci-fi classic.
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James Whitmore
Sgt. Ben Peterson
James Arness
FBI Agent Robert Graham
Joan Weldon
Dr. Pat Medford
Edmund Gwenn
Dr. Harold Medford
Onslow Stevens
Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien
Sean McClory
Maj. Kibbee
Sandy Descher
The Ellinson Girl
Chris Drake
Trooper Ed Blackburn
Don Shelton
Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards
Fess Parker
Alan Crotty
Mary Alan Hokanson
Mrs. Lodge
Olin Howland
Jensen
William Schallert
Ambulance Attendant
Ann Doran
Child Psychiatrist
Dub Taylor
Railroad Yard Watchman
Leonard Nimoy
Army Sergeant
Richard Deacon
Bald Reporter at L.A. News Conference
Forbes Murray
Government Official
Kenner G. Kemp
Trooper #2
Charles Perry
Soldier
Crew
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