Village of the Damned (1960 film)

Village of the Damned is a 1960 film about the inhabitants of a British village give birth to emotionless, super-powered children. Directed by Wolf Rilla. Written by Stirling Silliphant, based on the novel The Midwich Cuckoos (1957) by John Wyndham. Today this village, tomorrow the world... what is the fate of the human race?  (taglines) Alan Bernard People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad. David Zellaby You have to be taught to leave us alone. Other General Leighton: This isn't a police state... yet. Dialogue Gordon Zellaby: But they are children, and children are not born with a sense of moral values, they have to be taught. With their intellect that should be simple. Alan Bernard: Intellect. Intellect? That's all you care about. What if you can't teach them? What if you can't put the brake of morals on them? Gordon Zellaby: First we must try. Alan Bernard: You're blinded by the vision of intellect. You see David as another Einstein. Gordon Zellaby: Potentially greater. Alan Bernard: Solving the riddle of the universe! Your son, David! Gordon Zellaby: Anthea's son. I have no proof that he's mine. Taglines Beware the stare that will paralyze the will of the world. Today this village, tomorrow the world... what is the fate of the human race? Cast George Sanders — Gordon Zellaby Barbara Shelley — Anthea Zellaby Martin Stephens — David Zellaby Michael Gwynn — Alan Bernard Laurence Naismith — Doctor Willers Richard Warner — Mr. Harrington Jenny Laird — Mrs. Harrington Sarah Long — Evelyn Harrington Thomas Heathcote — James Pawle Charlotte Mitchell — Janet Pawle Pamela Buck — Milly Hughes Rosamund Greenwood — Miss Ogle Susan Richards — Mrs. Plumpton Bernard Archard — vicar Peter Vaughan — P.C. Gobby John Phillips — General Leighton Richard Vernon — Sir Edgar Hargraves John Stuart — Professor Smith Keith Pyott — Dr. Carlisle External links 0054443 Village of the Damned Category:1960 films Category:1960s British films Category:Science fiction horror films Category:Films based on novels Category:Films about children