It! The Terror from Beyond Space

It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958) – It may be noteworthy as the progenitor of Alien, but this is a film that takes itself way more seriously than it has any right to given its rubbery creature, its lack of atmosphere, and, hilariously, its use of cigarettes, toxic gas, grenades, and a bazooka on board a relatively small rocket ship (this sort of amusement, plus its relatively brisk pace and short running time, keep it well within the realm of watchability). 5