---
title: "Village of the Damned"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/village-of-the-damned-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12122
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Village of the Damned (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/village-of-the-damned-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A quiet town’s newborns hide a chilling alien secret."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1990s sci‑fi horror
- Based on John Wyndham’s classic novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed reception, holding a 54% rating on some review sites
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s unsettling atmosphere and themes of alien offspring make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, horror, science-fiction, creepy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Carpenter
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Reeve** as *Alan Chaffee*
- **Kirstie Alley** as *Susan Verner*
- **Linda Kozlowski** as *Jill McGowan*
- **Michael Paré** as *Frank McGowan*
- **Meredith Salenger** as *Melanie Roberts*
- **Mark Hamill** as *Reverend George*
- **Pippa Pearthree** as *Sarah*
- **Peter Jason** as *Ben Blum*
- **Constance Forslund** as *Callie Blum*
- **Karen Kahn** as *Barbara Chaffee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on April 28, 1995.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, horror, and science‑fiction film.

### Q: Is the 1995 version based on any source material?
Yes, it is based on John Wyndham’s 1957 novel The Midwich Cuckoos.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The 1995 adaptation is set in Northern California.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Village of the Damned — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12122)
- [Village of the Damned (1995 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_of_the_Damned_(1995_film))
- [Městečko prokletých 54% [Village of the Damned] (1995…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/12307-mestecko-prokletych)
- [Village of the Damned (1960) – Filmy na Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=guQpTUU-FM8)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*