An American tourist and a troubled young woman are chased by her gang leader brother to a top secret British government facility that conducts experiments on children.
A British B-movie set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape where a small group of children are being kept in isolation. These children are not ordinary; they are genetically modified and radioactive, destined to inherit the earth. When a visiting American tourist stumbles upon their secret, he becomes entangled in a desperate attempt to save them from a world that fears them, while simultaneously confronting the chilling implications of their existence.
Joseph Losey's 'The Damned' is a cult classic that blends science fiction with Cold War anxieties. While not widely released or critically acclaimed upon its initial debut, it has since gained a reputation for its bleak atmosphere, intriguing premise, and unnerving portrayal of childhood mutation. The film is often praised for its distinctive visual style and its unsettling exploration of societal fear and the potential consequences of scientific advancement.
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The film was based on H. L. Gold's novel 'A Door to December', but it underwent significant script changes and was notably shelved for several years by its American distributors due to its grim and controversial subject matter.
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