archytele The Vault

Village of the Damned 1995

“Beware the children.”

Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Director
John Carpenter
Networks
Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 R ThrillerHorrorScience Fiction Released
Find a cinema
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.1/10
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is Village of the Damned?

Village of the Damned is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Release date
Apr 28, 1995
Studios
Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Updated
Series guide

At a glance

Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
Episode runtime
~99 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films

Trailer

Overview

Village of the Damned is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films. Current status: Released.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“A quiet town’s newborns hide a chilling alien secret.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric 1990s sci‑fi horror
  • Based on John Wyndham’s classic novel
Keep in mind
  • Mixed reception, holding a 54% rating on some review sites

Watch it if you enjoy eerie stories about mysterious children and 1990s sci‑fi thrills.

The film’s unsettling atmosphere and themes of alien offspring make it suited for mature audiences.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Village of the Damned — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is Village of the Damned worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Village of the Damned (1995)?

An unknown life form visits an American village, causing women to become pregnant, and the resulting children are not human.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on April 28, 1995.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a thriller, horror, and science‑fiction film.

Is the 1995 version based on any source material?

Yes, it is based on John Wyndham’s 1957 novel The Midwich Cuckoos.

Where is the film set?

The 1995 adaptation is set in Northern California.

Advertisement

Explore Village of the Damned

If you like Village of the Damned

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Village of the Damned.