An airforce crew is sent from Anchorage, Alaska to an isolated scientific outpost. Reporter Ned Scott joins them. Scientist Dr. Carrington reveals that an UFO landed nearby. They find a flying saucer buried in the ice. They try to use thermite but the saucer explodes. They recover a frozen body buried nearby and return it to the base. Captain Hendry orders his men to wait for further instructions. However Corporal Barnes covers the ice block with an electric blanket which is accidentally left on.
The movie spends a lot of time with the people talking. It doesn't really hold any thrills for modern audiences but it works for its time. Half of it is an endless gab fest setting up the movie. It really only gets interesting after we get to the saucer and then the block of ice. This a simple creature feature at a time when UFOs are a new phenomenon. The creature is a simple guy in a mask. There are some good creepiness coming from the doctor and one great fiery scene. The fire walk is good stunt work.
The movie spends a lot of time with the people talking. It doesn't really hold any thrills for modern audiences but it works for its time. Half of it is an endless gab fest setting up the movie. It really only gets interesting after we get to the saucer and then the block of ice. This a simple creature feature at a time when UFOs are a new phenomenon. The creature is a simple guy in a mask. There are some good creepiness coming from the doctor and one great fiery scene. The fire walk is good stunt work.