Unknown World story

movie: Unknown World (1951) · 1951-10-26

An expedition of scientists seek a livable space deep beneath the Earth's surface in the event a nuclear war makes surface life impossible.

9 total · 7 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
Hollow Earth major The expedition of scientists bore into the Earth an find an enormous underground expanse with a plentiful air supply, its own large ocean, and phosphorescent light.
human vs. speculative environment major An expedition team struggled to survive in the bowels of the Earth. [underground]
nuclear holocaust major Concern about imminent nuclear war caused a team of scientists to bore into the Earth in search of an underground environment where humanity could escape and survive a future nuclear holocaust.
nuclear weapons major Concern about imminent nuclear war caused a team of scientists to bore into the Earth in search of an underground environment where humanity could escape and survive a future nuclear holocaust.
subterrene major The expedition used an atomic powered vehicle that bored into the ground to explore the bowels of the Earth.
travel into the Earth major The expedition of scientists bore into the Earth an find an enormous underground expanse with a plentiful air supply, its own large ocean, and phosphorescent light.
wilderness expedition major An expedition team struggled to survive in the bowels of the Earth.
rapid aging effect minor The more Dr. Scott Nelson used his power of intangibility, the older he became.
romantic love minor Jim Bannon and Marilyn Nash.