70s aliens want your organs. The decor is aggressively purple. We are not okay.
Few people know of the chilling reality behind the mysterious phenomenon of unidentified flying objects. Beings from a dying planet have arrived on Earth to kidnap humans and take over their vital organs. Against this threat, SHADO has been created, a secret organisation equipped with the most advanced technology and the best men.
Production
Sets so purple they qualify as personality disorders.
Costume
Fishnet spacesuits and silver bob wigs. Commitment.
Practical Effects
Miniature work that aged like fine, charming cheese.
Director
Cyril Frankel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 'movie' is actually three edited-together episodes of Gerry Anderson's failed UFO TV series pilot attempt.
The moonbase women in purple wigs were Anderson's attempt to create 'distinctive visual branding'—it became iconic camp instead.
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