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Invisible aliens take over the dead, leaving humanity scrambling for survival in this B-movie invasion.

INVISIBLE INVADERS

A sci-fi shocker that'll keep you awake at night!

1959 · 1h 7m · NR · Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

Invisible aliens from the Moon invade the Earth by occupying the bodies of recently deceased humans but a scientist, his daughter and an army Major, try to fight them.

Quick Answer

What is Invisible Invaders about?

Invisible Invaders is a 1959 American horror and science fiction film directed by Edward L. Cahn about invisible aliens who invade Earth by occupying the bodies of the recently deceased, forcing a scientist, his daughter, and an army Major to fight back.

Programmer's Pick

The dead don’t stay put when moon-based invisible aliens are in town. Edward L. Cahn delivers a tight, eerie B-movie where voice-over narration and stock footage set the mood, and the real monsters are both cosmic and corpse-shaped.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When atomic scientist Dr. Karol Noymann dies in a laboratory explosion, his colleague Dr. Adam Penner is shaken and urges for change. At Noymann's funeral, an invisible alien inhabits Noymann's corpse and delivers a dire ultimatum to Dr. Penner: Earth must surrender or face an invasion by beings that can occupy the bodies of the dead and render themselves invisible. Demonstrating their terrifying power, the alien warns Penner of the global threat and demands humanity's submission. Penner, his daughter Phyllis, and Dr. John Lamont must convince a skeptical government of the looming danger before the invaders unleash chaos. This is a lean, atmospheric blend of horror and science fiction centered on a world on the brink.

Details & Specs

Director
Edward L. Cahn
Writer
Samuel Newman
Release
1959
Runtime
1h 7m
Country
United States of America
Language
English, Italian

Why This Matters

Released by United Artists as part of a double bill with The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake, this 1959 science fiction film features genre regulars John Agar and John Carradine under the direction of Edward L. Cahn and production by Robert E. Kent.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Invisible Aliens from the Moon

Not your average invaders—these extraterrestrials are both unseen and undead, possessing corpses to wage their lunar war on Earth.

Reanimated Corpses

The film’s aliens don’t just invade—they hijack the recently deceased, adding a zombie twist to the classic sci-fi invasion.

Sonic Weapon Showdown

The fight against the invaders isn’t just firepower—it's science versus the supernatural, with experiments and high-pitched counterattacks.

Atomic Age Anxieties

With atomic scientists, government skepticism, and radiation, the film channels Cold War fears into B-movie spectacle.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Laboratory accident and funeral possession

Threat

Invisible aliens occupying dead bodies

Effect

Issuing ultimatums, causing chaos, reanimating corpses

Setting

Earth—laboratories, sporting events, bunkers

Questions from the Vault

When was Invisible Invaders released? +

Invisible Invaders was released in 1959.

Who directed Invisible Invaders? +

Invisible Invaders was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

How long is Invisible Invaders? +

Invisible Invaders has a runtime of 67 minutes.

What genre is Invisible Invaders? +

Invisible Invaders is a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Invisible Invaders? +

You can watch Invisible Invaders on SassyFlix.

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