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* ReferencedBy: Music/IronMaiden did a FilkSong mostly based on the sequel, given its name is "Children of the Damned".
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** ''A Film/DennisTheMenace Christmas'': When Dennis' attempts to bring Christmas cheer to Mr. Wilson result in Henry and Alice owing Mr. Wilson [[ShockinglyExpensiveBill approximately $45,000.00]], they try to take their mind off it by watching television. Unfortunately for them, ''Children of the Damned'' [[YourTelevisionHatesYou is one of the movies playing on television]], along with ''Film/TheBadSeed1956'' and ''Film/RosemarysBaby''.
** Music/IronMaiden did a FilkSong mostly based on the sequel, given its name is "Children of the Damned".
** ''A Film/DennisTheMenace Christmas'': When Dennis' attempts to bring Christmas cheer to Mr. Wilson result in Henry and Alice owing Mr. Wilson [[ShockinglyExpensiveBill approximately $45,000.00]], they try to take their mind off it by watching television. Unfortunately for them, ''Children of the Damned'' [[YourTelevisionHatesYou is one of the movies playing on television]], along with ''Film/TheBadSeed1956'' and ''Film/RosemarysBaby''.
** Music/IronMaiden did a FilkSong mostly based on the sequel, given its name is "Children of the Damned".
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--> '''Rilla:''' "I still don't think the script was as good as it could have been, but there simply wasn't time."
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** The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Colman passed away in the meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman's widow).
** Other possible stars announced were John Lupton, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Rennie and Julia Meade.
** Other possible stars announced were John Lupton, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Rennie and Julia Meade.
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** The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman Creator/RonaldColman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Colman passed away in the meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman's widow).
**Other possible stars announced were John Lupton, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Rennie and Julia Meade.Creator/RussTamblyn was considered for a role.
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* ReferencedBy: Music/IronMaiden did a FilkSong mostly based on the sequel, given its name is "Children of the Damned".
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* ContractualObligationProject: George Sanders's reason for being in the film (he was under contract to MGM).
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* ContractualObligationProject: George Sanders's Creator/GeorgeSanders's reason for being in the film (he was under contract to MGM).Creator/{{MGM}}).
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* ExecutiveMeddling: In the original British release, the censors removed the glowing eye effects when the children used their powers.
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* ExecutiveMeddling: In the original British release, the censors removed the glowing eye GlowingEyesOfDoom effects when the children used their powers.
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--> '''Rilla:''' "I still don't think the script was as good as it could have been, but there simply wasn't time.""
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* ContractualObligationProject: George Sanders's reason for being in the film (he was under contract to MGM).
* EnforcedMethodActing: The child actors had their heads clamped for close-ups where they had to remain completely still.
* ExecutiveMeddling: In the original British release, the censors removed the glowing eye effects when the children used their powers.
* NoBudget: It was only made for £80,000 (which in today's currency would be just under £700,000).
* NotScreenedForCritics: MGM didn't bother, as they thought the film would sink without a trace.
* EnforcedMethodActing: The child actors had their heads clamped for close-ups where they had to remain completely still.
* ExecutiveMeddling: In the original British release, the censors removed the glowing eye effects when the children used their powers.
* NoBudget: It was only made for £80,000 (which in today's currency would be just under £700,000).
* NotScreenedForCritics: MGM didn't bother, as they thought the film would sink without a trace.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Colman passed away in the meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman's widow.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: RealitySubtext: Martin Stephens had to film this only three weeks after his own father had passed away, resulting in some very real emotions spilling into David's relationship with his father.
* ShrugOfGod: Wolf Rilla didn't realise that the children's appearance resembled that of Hitler youths until later.
--> "I'm convinced that was an unintentional subtext; after all, the war was still fresh in our memories."
* SleeperHit: MGM were convinced the film would be a flop and released it with very little fanfare. To their shock, positive word of mouth led to it grossing $2 million worldwide. People were reportedly queuing in the street to see it.
* StarMakingRole: Martin Stephens had smaller parts in films before this, which was his first starring role. It led to him starring in ''Film/TheInnocents'' next year.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Colman passed away in the meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman'swidow.widow).
** Other possible stars announced were John Lupton, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Rennie and Julia Meade.
** A SpiritualSuccessor was planned, based on John Wyndham's novel ''The Chrysalids'', but never materialised.
* WritingByTheSeatOfYourPants: As the film was planned to be shot in America, Stirling Silliphant's original script had to be hastily re-worked to match British life more accurately. Director Wolf Rilla and producer Ronnie Kinnock had just one weekend to do it.
--> '''Rilla:''' "I still don't think the script was as good as it could have been, but there simply wasn't time."
* ShrugOfGod: Wolf Rilla didn't realise that the children's appearance resembled that of Hitler youths until later.
--> "I'm convinced that was an unintentional subtext; after all, the war was still fresh in our memories."
* SleeperHit: MGM were convinced the film would be a flop and released it with very little fanfare. To their shock, positive word of mouth led to it grossing $2 million worldwide. People were reportedly queuing in the street to see it.
* StarMakingRole: Martin Stephens had smaller parts in films before this, which was his first starring role. It led to him starring in ''Film/TheInnocents'' next year.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Colman passed away in the meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman's
** Other possible stars announced were John Lupton, Russ Tamblyn, Michael Rennie and Julia Meade.
** A SpiritualSuccessor was planned, based on John Wyndham's novel ''The Chrysalids'', but never materialised.
* WritingByTheSeatOfYourPants: As the film was planned to be shot in America, Stirling Silliphant's original script had to be hastily re-worked to match British life more accurately. Director Wolf Rilla and producer Ronnie Kinnock had just one weekend to do it.
--> '''Rilla:''' "I still don't think the script was as good as it could have been, but there simply wasn't time."
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Coleman passed away in the meantime.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Coleman Colman passed away in the meantime.meantime. (And his replacement Creator/GeorgeSanders became HappilyMarried to Colman's widow.
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* PlayingAgainstType: George Sanders. Usually playing a slimy or intimidating villain, here he's a kindly and intelligent father figure.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Coleman passed away in the meantime.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The film was planned to be produced in Hollywood, with Ronald Coleman in the lead role. Due to the then-controversial subject matter (virgin birth), it was shelved for three years. Coleman passed away in the meantime.
