This sequel to 'The Quatermass experiment' has a few details in common with it (professor Quatermass and evil aliens), but that's about it. Here, an important location was provided by oil company Shell, so don't look surprised if the monsters turn out to be looking like giant mobile oil-spills.The story is very doable, the atmosphere and locations are pretty nice once again, and there are plenty of not so much scary, but certainly fun enough monsters. This one does lack a character like Victor Carroon, but I suppose you can't always have it all.A good 7 out of 10.

Director Val Guest and actor Brian Donlevy returned for this sequel. Bernard Quatermmass has a plan to build a moon colony, but is called upon to investigate the mysterious landing of meteorites in the English countryside, near a village. He is startled to discover that a factory has been built nearby, where most of the villagers work, that is heavily guarded. He is told that it produces synthetic food, but comes to learn that it is really controlled by alien invaders who plan on world conquest. How can he and Inspector Lomax(now played by John Longden) stop this insidious plan? Worthy sequel with some violent and intense scenes, though the miscasting of the too-abrasive Brian Donlevy is again a big detriment. Too bad Patrick Troughton wasn't cast in this(and the first) instead!

Quatermass 2 (1957) *** (out of 4) Sequel to the cult classic has Professor Quatermass (Brian Donlevy) trying to build up support for his idea of a moon colonization. Without any luck, he ends up stumbling across such a place where it seems some sort of meteor is falling and when it burns a person it helps take over their body. At first no one believes Quatermass so he must try and destroy this poisonous gas by himself. QUATERMASS 2 was released in some parts of ENEMY FROM SPACE and many consider it a classic and much better than the first film. I personally wouldn't go that far because I think the level of suspense here never comes close to that in the original movie but there's still no denying this is a pretty unique little film that manages to work well with its low-budget and in the end the viewer is treated to a fun ride. I think the story is obviously influenced by INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS as we get the same basic concept. I thought the way that this meteor/gas burns its way into the victims was a pretty good touch and there are some very effective moments with this form of creature. The highlight of the film is an extremely effective moment when one man comes down a ladder with this black goo all over him. The way he just pretty much melts as he grabs anything was very effective and while the special effect might not have cost much its impact is certainly felt. As with many British films, there's quite a bit of dialogue leading up to the eventual big finale. I think the film moves a little too slow in spots and I think the film would have been better had we gotten to the final showdown a little faster. What keeps the first half of the movie working as well as it does is the performance by Donlevy who is simply flawless as Quatermass. The level of paranoia he brings the character in the early scenes really gives the viewer a sense of something bad is going to happen and it's the performance that really draws us into the events that are going on. Once the ending does finally happen it's full of some nice action and an interesting monster. QUATERMASS 2 isn't as good as the original but it certainly gets credit for at least trying something different and it's proof that you don't need to be campy just because you don't have much money.

This classic British production with interesting and challenging premise contains forthright performance , original argument and tense filmmaking .Vintage British sci-fi movie with a fascinating Brian Donlevy as Quatermass , a rocket scientist from original BBC production that kept millions glued to their TV screens in a serial formed by six episodes of 30 minutes starred by John Robertson and directed by Rudolph Cartier . This well intentioned Sc-Fi but also realistic picture concerns about the events occur when some meteors fall on the English countryside . Later on , Professor Quatermass , who is angry when his schemes for a moon colony are quashed, fights brainwashes zombies to rescue unfortunates whose bodies have been invaded by aliens . But then , scary and risked deeds begin to happen culminating in a threat to the entire world . As a giant blob and some aliens bring abominable terror carrying an infestation from outer space from destroying Earth . Furthermore, various government officials are possessed by a strange malignant force . Not long after a terrible thing stalks the fabric . The plot is developed for continuous discovery leading a spooky and astounding finale set at a refinery. This chiller is an outstanding adaptation of TV serial exhibited in BBC (1953) by Nigel Kneagle . An elderly and bleak Brian Donlevy is very good as rough Quatermass, he gives a tremendously powerful acting as rough scientist .The great climax film is ,of course, the ending confrontation between the protagonists and the weird entity.This suspenseful and tense flick with just adequate effects is influenced by a story titled ¨The meteor¨ by Ray Bradbury and the movie ¨It came from outer space (1953)¨ by Jack Arnold . It's a eerie story, unusual in the strong character it builds for the elderly Donlevy . As turns up the Irish Brian Donlevy as starring who repeats role in ¨Quatermass I¨ both directed by Val Guest, the third part is titled ¨Quatermass and the pit¨, this is one of the best science fiction films of the history with Andrew Keir and directed by Roy Ward Baker ; besides John Mills starred the final chapter titled the ¨Conclusion Quatermass¨ , a lesser effort , directed by Piers Haggard . In the picture appears the usual Hammer technicians, as cameraman Elder Willis creating a riveting cinematography ; Les Bowie who makes some competent special effects , sensational makeup by Philip Leakey ; an awesome production design and musical conductor by James Bernard composing a tense and thrilling score . Hammer Film , later known for their high-quality horror films, wishes to acknowledge with thanks the facilities extended to them by ¨Shell¨ Refining and Marketing Company for the shooting and many scenes at Shell Haven Refinery , Essex where was mostly filmed . The pic gets acceptable budget of 92.000 pounds financed 75 per cent by United Artists and remaining Hammer Films. This successful movie owes a lot to prestigious artist and technician team that encouraged its studio Hammer to continue to become Europe's foremost purveyor of terror and mystery . This well developed , nail-biting film is well produced by Anthony Hinds and compellingly directed by Val Guest who increases the pace and the suspense as the movie heads for its eerie ending . The flick will appeal to science fiction movies enthusiasts and Hammer fans .Rating : Above average and well worth watching . Sci-Fi fans should like it , essential and indispensable seeing .