X the Unknown story

movie: X the Unknown (1956) · 1956-11-05

A radioactive mud-monster terrorizes the Lochmouth region of Scotland, near Glasgow.

7 total · 2 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
human vs. beast major The local authorities versus the radioactive mud-monster.
the dangers of radioactivity major A soldier, a young doctor, and little Willie Harding died as a result of being exposed to sources of radiation. Also a radioactive mud-monster emerged from the bowels of the Earth and began killing people.
blobform minor The radioactive mud-monster was blob-like in nature.
coping with radiation sickness minor Little Willie Harding was hospitalized with radiation sickness after playing in the marshes.
coping with the death of a child minor The parents of Willie Harding grieved over the passing of their son from radiation sickness.
radiation neutralizer minor Royston invented a device that neutralized radioactive material.
scientist occupation minor Royston worked in the laboratory to develop a radiation neutralizing device.