Terror from the Year 5000 (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1958, Terror from the Year 5000 is a science fiction film directed by Robert J. Gurney Jr., running about 70 minutes. “From Time Unborn… A Hideous She-Thing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prof. Erling and his financial backer Victor build a prototype time machine to snatch objects from the past. Latest find, a statuette, radiometrically dates to 5200 AD! When this draws colleague Richard Hedges to the island lab, Erling reveals that 20th-century objects put in the machine seem to be "traded" for analogous future objects by intelligent life. And on the sly, Victor's been trying to get a living visitor. Does the future need help, or is the present in danger?
Who’s in it. Terror from the Year 5000 stars Ward Costello as Dr. Robert Hedges, Joyce Holden as Claire Erling, Frederic Downs as Prof. Howard Erling and John Stratton as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Terror from the Year 5000 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror from the Year 5000 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror from the Year 5000 tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror from the Year 5000 (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terror from the Year 5000 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terror from the Year 5000 worth watching?
- Terror from the Year 5000 holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror from the Year 5000?
- Terror from the Year 5000 stars Ward Costello, Joyce Holden, Frederic Downs, John Stratton and Salome Jens.
- When was Terror from the Year 5000 released?
- Terror from the Year 5000 was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.