Jake Ludington

The Day the Earth Stood Still

June 20, 2005

1–2 minutes

A classic science fiction film that should need no introduction, The Day The Earth Stood Still is as much a commentary on the 1950’s political climate, as it is a disturbing premonition of humanity’s self-destructive tendencies. Combining a religious parable with a flying saucer obsession and fear of Communism, the movie is a snapshot of American imperfections. Despite a lack of special effects, much of the imagery in this movie has been repeated throughout the evolution of sci-fi.