"Things You Didn't Know About "The Mysterians"" Topic

"The Mysterians is a 1957 Japanese science fiction film directed by Ishirô Honda and stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa and Takashi Shimura. The film begins with a giant fissure destroying an entire village. This leads to an investigation whereby the source is discovered to be Moguera, a giant robot, who is then destroyed by the military. The remains are analyzed and discovered to be of alien origin. Shortly after, an alien race known as the Mysterians arrive, declaring they have taken some Earth women captive and that they demand both land and the right to marry women of Earth.

For The Mysterians, producer Tomoyuki Tanaka recruited Jojiro Okami, a science fiction writer, to develop the story. Honda later elaborated that he wanted the film to differ from both Godzilla and Rodan and to make it more of a "true science fiction film," one to promote peace and understanding between cultures. The film was popular upon its release in Japan, where it was among the top ten grossing domestic productions of the year. Contemporary reviews from Western critics in the Monthly Film Bulletin and Variety praised the special effect work but criticized the plot as confusing and juvenile, respectively…."
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Armand

Name sounds like a Motown band.

There was a band in the 60's called "Question Mark and the Mysterians." They had a hit song called "96 Tears."

Not a Motown Band tho…

AH YES, NOW I remember.

I always remembered the giant robot part. I sort of remember it crashing out of a mountain.

(smile)

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Armand