THE VAULT

Village of the Damned (1960) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7/100

What Demonic Force Lurks Behind Those Eyes?

The Premise

In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant. The resulting children have the same strange blond hair, eyes and a strong connection to each other.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Sci-fi Horror, Village of the Damned taps into fundamental fears. The 7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of suicide, based on novel or book, england continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.