Kronos (1957)

A has-been rock star hosts horror films in his haunted mansion. Guest: actor Jon Provost. Movie: “Kronos” from 1957.
Episode 08-404 Air Date: 09-14-2024
Movie Description:
"Kronos" (1957) is a black-and-white science fiction film directed by Kurt Neumann. The story follows a team of scientists as they encounter a mysterious alien energy force that arrives on Earth. As the massive alien machine, named Kronos, begins to drain Earth's power sources, the scientists race against time to find a solution before it devastates the planet. The film is notable for its commentary on over-consumption of resources and has earned a minor cult status. This thoughtful yet thrilling classic offers a unique blend of suspense and cautionary messaging without being overly grim.
Cast:
Jeff Morrow as Dr. Leslie Gaskell
Barbara Lawrence as Vera Hunter
George O'Hanlon as Dr. Arnold Culver
John Emery as Dr. Hubbell Eliot
Morris Ankrum as Dr. Albert Stern
Kenneth Alton as The Pickup Driver
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales as Manuel Ramirez
John Halloran as Lab Central Security Guard
John Parrish as Gen. Perry
Marjorie Stapp as The Nurse
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[@johnzeller1338]

Saw this in the theater with my parents when I was only ten. Love it then, still love it today. I will definitely be watching!

[@wcsxwcsx]

One of the best of the Golden Age! I'll be there!

[@WilliamChico-m6r]

I love Creature Feature so much! "Kronos" is one of my favorite sci-fi classic movie of 1957. Along with "Deadlier than the Male" is one of my favorite movie of 1967. And I just can't wait to see a 2016 slasher flick "Terrifier" on Creature Feature on October 5th, 2024.

[@fultonpierce8484]

RIP James Earl Jones, a incredible actor who left 2 legacies, his physical bodies of work and the other incredible legacy of work through just his voice alone, R.I.P.😢

[@wandac396]

Oh, was he in this movie?

[@jasonk795]

Why bring him up in the comment section of this movie? Kinda inappropriate. He's in a lot of other movies. Go comment on them. Have anything to say about Jon Provost?

[@mikeuk666]

​@@jasonk795why not kid.... triggered much

[@theruzzmon1066]

You're weird.

[@tyronehughes-di9tq]

​@@jasonk795I agree with you buddy they are idiots.

[@DefeatTheWokeEstablishment]

Grew up watching episodes of Timmy & Lassie for many years in the 60's.

[@BeachJazzMusic]

Me too.

[@PaulHarwood-pf7dz]

The best part of these old films are the cool vintage cars and trucks!

[@janetcraft]

This is gonna be a cool sci-fi night :)! Jon Provost as guest! Yes :)!

[@Del-Canada]

"M47" (Dr. Leslie Gaskell's designation in the movie for the so-called asteroid) is in real life, one of the missing Messier Objects whose correct position was not definitively identified until 1959 (two years after the release of this film). It is an open star cluster in the constellation of Puppis.

[@janetcraft]

Thank you Creature Features and Mr. Jon Provost! This made our Splatterday night so much fun :) See ya all again next week! Take care. Be safe. Blessings to you all! (Gertrude grinned :)

[@Del-Canada]

The communication console and screen from Klaatu's saucer featured in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) can be seen directly in the background of Labcentral's "Astro Physics" Laboratory where Vera Hunter and Dr. Hubbell Eliot have their confrontation. A map of the world has been placed behind the glass.

[@davidj.steiger3178]

My dad and I used to watch this together when I was a kid, I loved it. There’s this laugh out loud silly line while the two scientists are in the helicopter, one guy asks the other, “Have you computed the ecliptic yet?” I just die laughing every time he says that! Can’t wait to watch it again!

[@StarsManny]

Where is that part? I can't find it!

[@davidj.steiger3178]

@@StarsManny Go to about the 17:40 mark, or so, you’ll see it. The two scientists are in the lab looking at what must have been cool technology at the time, but looks like a dang paper cutter by today’s standard. I laughed again, even though I knew it was coming!!

[@WildMen4444]

Considering that the movie is called Kronos and the Greek God of the same name was syncretized with the Roman God Saturn and that Saturn's sacred day is Saturday, this might be the most appropriate movie to watch on a Saturday night!

[@StarsManny]

I bet you wear spectacles with thick lenses and you were in the chess club at school lol

[@WildMen4444]

@@StarsManny Wrong on both accounts, friend. I only wear prescription glasses when I have to drive and I was in choir and theatre

[@NevermadeMovies]

One of the things I love about Creature Features is that even as a seasons horror movie fan there's always something new to discover and CF does a great job presenting a number of obscure movies.

[@LynnLong-go5np]

Amazing. An actual good movie.

[@kenknowlton3085]

This is a great movie, a personal favorite in my collection, ahead of its time. (Oblivion/Tet/Tom Cruise; giant machines sucking up our oceans/converting to energy)

[@themechanizedswaggie5472]

Thank you for the great shows Creature Features team.

[@hagerty1952]

Cool! This has both Jeff Morrow and Rex Reason from "This Island Earth"

[@tombennett8977]

It should be another movie that is just right for the Saturday chat.

[@sqengineer]

Saw this in 1958 when I was just a kid.Scared me half to death!! What fun, still stands up today!

[@palious13]

I always watch till the end. I don't dare make Tangella mad. LOL

[@Ferzilla3000]

All hail Kronos, our new mighty overlord!

[@WildMen4444]

*laughs in Hellenic Polytheist* Hail Kronos! ;)

[@walterfechter8080]

That image of that machine on an alien landscape reminds me of artwork from Omni magazine. Does anyone remember that mag?

[@janetcraft]

OMNI magazine was a popular magazine. It was about the exploration of space written by popular authors and scientists. it also included science fiction stories by many writers and authors of its short time as well. The Editor and Chief was the late Bob Guccione who also was the Editor and Chief of Penthouse magazine.

[@troyhickman4904]

​@@janetcraftwhat's Penthouse magazine? I don't think I've ever heard of that...🙄

[@janetcraft]

@@troyhickman4904 Ya, sure Troy.

[@mikenuyen4441]

I have used the "Is Timmy trapped in the well Lassie?" joke all my life. Born in 1957. Hrew up with Timmy and Lassie.

[@blipcat3382]

My favorite Kronos ...............drew a chalk picture of Kronos on school blackboard, teacher actually made me stay after school and clean the blackboards.

[@dggratton]

Cover art looks great.Good guest instead of Handrew as usual. Hopefully good times saturday!

[@LordRusty5]

George O'Hanlon, was not only the character in the short comedies - "Joe McDoakes", that ran between 1942 and 1956, but he was also the voice of George Jetson!

[@walterhager8626]

I actually have a DVD copy of this with She Devil wish theyd show both together cause they're pretty decent films❤❤❤

[@mht5875]

George Jetson as Dr. Culver! His voice is so distinct, it's hard to miss.

[@zegotashalom3881]

Lassie, I loved that show and of course Timmy and his mother were not bad either. Oops, I watched Lassie with my grandmother every time it came on, we could use some of Lassie today. Shalom.

[@walterfechter8080]

"I Robot" (The Alan Parsons Project)

[@scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758]

Break down

[@walterfechter8080]

@@scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758 🤖

[@carolvaughan5600]

We grew up in San Francisco Bay Area and when they built the Sutro TV Tower we always called it Kronos for this movie 😊

[@ranhen8951]

me too Richmond hills

[@riccicrozzie8204]

Livingston was spot on concerning a particular host is boring.

[@jacywebster1590]

I think Jon Provost is the perfect California neighbor and would be a great regular cast member, he fits right in. Maybe regularly escaping from some death trap Tangella has set around the estate

[@Leandatastic]

Hi guys ❤❤love from Sydney Australia 🎉

[@ed.puckett]

I like the movie set for this movie. The doors even have card keys. It looks more like a mid-60's science fiction film, perhaps except for the black and white, but definitely ahead of it's time.

[@bigp3006]

Love the show, the guests, the antics and the cast.

[@deadguy1040]

Nice a giant robot time to get some popcorn

[@michaelcase8574]

All the principals in this film except the one in the glasses have done at least one and some more Perry Masons.

[@ShannonHostager]

A pleasure as always. Muchas Dank!

[@420Rudiger]

Get me the Pentagon! Great Caesars Ghost ! Lol!!

[@mickeyalba]

Have seen this movie MANY times!!! LOVE IT.... Hi Tangella !!!!!!

[@nickdubya9904]

😂Jon Provost being physically removed from the set is priceless😂

[@troyhickman4904]

Stavros Kronos? The guy that runs the Greek restaurant down the street from me? That guy makes a killer moussaka...🇬🇷

[@ZENmud]

Thought he was CEO of easyJet...

[@Melbournelost66]

Lol 😂

[@Del-Canada]

Inspired the giant robot in The Incredibles (2004).

[@ArtificialArtist]

...Aaand it was released 47 years later (1957-2004). It's like an Easter Egg on top of the reference/inspiration (M47)

[@seabertotter4325]

Tangella, like Felix the Cat, makes my heart go pit-a-pat.

[@telstar9367]

Cool 50s goodness!

[@hadleymanmusic]

I luv this movie

[@HH-mw4sq]

I can not believe this, a really decent movie on Creature Features. What happened? Did Bill Gates make a donation? SUSIE (Synchro Unifying Sinometric Integrating Equitensor) - that is to say, “The Machine that Exerts a Uniform Amount of Force on Everything It Touches by Calculating a Combined Average for Several Simultaneous Measurements of the Chinese.” They don't make computers, or photographic developers like Vera any more.

[@1kylecurry]

Well all right, a 1957 "Atomic Age" sci-fi alien robot invasion absorbing the Earth's energy B/ cult very decent and watchable flick. Perhaps this inspired the Star Trek S2 episode "The Doomsday Machine"...there are some similarities.

[@TheDavidPoole]

Excellent movie, recommended. 😀

[@Saturday8pm]

Good to know. Always get this one mixed up with, “Colossus: The Forbin Project”, another one I haven’t seen. 👍

[@michaelcase8574]

What beautiful MCMfurniture!!

[@Neobert5240]

Happy Saturn day!!! Oh lord's of the ring 💍 fire 🔥 of burning desire!! Aloha's

[@sailordude2094]

One of my earliest dreams that I can still remember 55 years later is a nightmare of Kronos stepping on people. Lol. Thanks for the movie and Horror Hosts! BTW, Hi Jon Provost! I watched you everyday after school in the 70s!

[@jeffmills4103]

I enjoyed these movies and they were inspirational!

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

Epic ending ! Whatta flick !!! 😎👍

[@chandlerutubes]

This my favorite part 🍿 😊

[@toddevangelista]

Cleveland viewer here!

[@matthewmattson7584]

John is great! Humorous as always!

[@stilesthissell]

Thanks guys, creature features makes my life better

[@davidpowell1574]

See how he enters the ocean, spit me water out.

[@madquest8]

Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter! This is going to be... oh wait...

[@user-vr8gn3yf2d]

Excellent. Link us to your old band's music. 80s neoclassical metal head here. Love this whole gig you guys have now, totality gothic Dudes ! Way To Pivot Man !!! Grew up in 60/70s and watched all these. Tangela and Mr.Livingston Are Awesome !! If you remember Necropolis, I'm friends with Mel. BE SAFE. Love You All from Georgia USA , Yost.

[@MichaelSmith-fh5xk]

This and The Monolith Mosters gave me a scare as a child

[@robbiestedman2100]

this is another great film

[@HelenL2-b1i]

Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@lynnwood7205]

The cars at 25.33. Boyhood memories of the feel of the door handles and how the car door opens and closes. I miss them.

[@LarryParamedic1]

Ms. Tangella should have a cooking demonstration using the Cucumber Sushi, Onions that were displayed on tonights program. She could also prepare a couple of Ribeye Steaks, Baked Potatoes and Side Salad. Tangella's cooking, could be during either the 1968 or 1990 Night of The Living Dead. I would be more than happy to be guest on "Creature Features" and enjoy Tangella's culinary talent.

[@targettony1122]

Kronos... A powerful anti recoil mod for gamers to use while playing games. How did they know in 1957 that in 2024 it would become a huge issue. 😅😅😅😅 Pretty good movie. 👍

[@jimhardy-p3i]

When I was a little kid and I watched this movie it really freaked me out, especially when it started moving....I called it the 'stomper machine'

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

Used to watch this on Million Dollar Movie on WOR-NY Channel 9! Finally got a copy of it years ago. I love this movie! It's so campy!

[@lynnzi3d]

Grew up with this great Cult movie, and fortune to own a full version for life 🎉

[@justflippingwork8049]

Missed the first hour. so had to watch it once the show was done. good stuff.

[@LSOK38]

First hour 1) Driver whistles a different tune than is playing on car radio. 2) Security guard makes a "wrong turn" when he turns away from driver in order to get knocked out by wrench. 3)The robot is named Kronos. This is obvious the first attempt of the Klingon Empire to conquer Earth. Where's Starfleet when you need them?

[@barryoverson4988]

i still love the intro i haven seen this one in 30 years

[@mikehamilton6259]

Rob Zombie sampled this in the song Starface back in the White Zombie days

[@kalistapaige2768]

Creature Features, next time you guys have Jon Provost on, try to play the Lassie flick "The Painted Hills". It's actually quite a suspenseful movie with Lassie taking justice in to her own paws! Plus it's a good MST3K experiment 👤👥

[@robertahollett1592]

You might recognize Jeff Morrow as Exeter in " This Island Earth "

[@hadleymanmusic]

Im landscape painter/ technical drawing i wanna do one of kronos mixed media fluorescents

[@fultonpierce8484]

Still no Roller-gator?

[@troyhickman4904]

There's an extra charge for the half hour of random carnival footage...

[@dsolosan]

Roddy McDowell got in trouble for his film collection. I've never heard the details of why that happened.

[@eddiebruv]

He got busted for having hundreds of pirated movies in his home.

[@dsolosan]

@@eddiebruv I looked it up. At least some of the prints were purchased directly from the studios, but he was also backing up his prints to tape. Back then, it was all a brand new problem.

[@StarsManny]

How does the robot walk just by stomping its legs vertically up and down?

[@marvinbrock960]

I have an adopted child that pulls it off quite well! Unfortunately..

[@Nebraska93]

Thumbs up people

[@ChrizardsAdventures]

Great movie thank you

[@hadleymanmusic]

I wish this was ota tv show

[@seacampeon8729]

Fun atomic age sci-fi thriller!

[@TexasNightRider]

I Was Terrorized Watching This Movie And Lost Sleep.

[@msdork61]

🤔 Is this where the Kronos Quartet got their name?

[@billmurray7473]

Yes.

[@marvinbrock960]

This is like a Time Machine back to the 80’s… awesome job sir! Real entertainment without all the nonsense they use today.

[@brianoconnell6459]

Funny thing is, I think this created one of the Enterprise bridge sounds.

[@apexcomix3200]

Good movie and funny Creature Feature cast.

[@54blewis]

This is a movie that’s begging for a reboot…

[@MCMXLVI]

Water is the worst thing to drink with very spicy food!. Milk!.

[@hjebone]

Dairy, basically. That's why all Mexican restraunts offer sour cream.

[@indyracer56]

I could not watch Lassie as a kid, it was way too tense for me. 😀

[@nealbradleigh5069]

I literally zoned put on the pastoral music ( LEX BAXTER really knew his stuff). I don't even remember anything about some boy and a dog

[@robertlinscott1551]

Believe it or not, but I was looking for this exact movie for about 2 years. I thought it was TOBOR, but no. I came across this just this afternoon and watched it and was pleasantly surprised because it was the movie I wanted. I saw this movie when I was 7 years old, 1959, at my friend Keith McMahons uncles house in Yonkers, N.Y.. Never forgot it. A good Blast from the Past!

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Research TOBIR THE GREAT.

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Sorry, that was TOBOR THE GREAT (fat finger syndrome)!

[@quinnoshaughnessy]

may be Jon should make a Spray Mix "N Go! formulated specifically for Tangella. Handrew could spray it in her food, and then not have to worry about the constant antics she pulls on him. or Jon either, for that matter. Handrew could spray it in her food before Jon comes over for a visit and then Jon wouldn't have to worry about her annoying him, either. : D

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Back when everything was made of wood and or metal and or glass, no plastic anything.

[@Wonkothesane-sz2oy]

The best part of this show (other than the actual movie) is the woman lighting the script on fire.

[@raylocke282]

Sign saíd " Lobotomies done here,ño waiting "!

[@barryoverson4988]

here you go

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Didn't know Mexico had an air force.

[@newrenewableenergycontrol5724]

They did... 😂

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Not after losing it to gilm this. P-51 mustangs can only fly for so long

[@jameswalker3973]

That was it. All of it.

[@dewardroy6531]

Would be lovely to watch this with Tangella, and that’s true for every Creature Feature.

[@presmak0542]

Love Actor jeff Marrow ,this island earth was one of his best!!