Village of the Damned (1960)
Kernel Score: 78% · 487 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1960-06-16
Runtime: 77 minutes
Where to watch Village of the Damned
- Stream: TCM
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant. The resulting children have the same strange blond hair, eyes and a strong connection to each other.
Village of the Damned parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic sci-fi horror film involves eerie, telepathic evil children and themes of mass pregnancy and forced suicide.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes an explosion, a car crash, and unsettling scenes of children forcing adults to kill themselves via mind control.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Wolf Rilla
Cast
- George Sanders as Gordon Zellaby
- Barbara Shelley as Anthea Zellaby
- Martin Stephens as David Zellaby
- Michael Gwynn as Alan Bernard
- Laurence Naismith as Dr. Willers
- Richard Warner as Harrington
- Jenny Laird as Mrs. Harrington
- Sarah Long as Evelyn Harrington
- Thomas Heathcote as James Pawle
- Charlotte Mitchell as Janet Pawle
Village of the Damned FAQ
Is Village of the Damned good?
Village of the Damned has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 487 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Village of the Damned?
In the US you can stream Village of the Damned on TCM, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Village of the Damned OK for kids?
Village of the Damned is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic sci-fi horror film involves eerie, telepathic evil children and themes of mass pregnancy and forced suicide.
What movies are like Village of the Damned?
If you liked Village of the Damned, try The Haunting, War of the Worlds, Peeping Tom and Signs.