Them!

"Them!" is a classic 1954 sci-fi thriller centered on the terrifying discovery of giant mutant ants spawned by nuclear tests in the American Southwest. The story follows a father-daughter entomologist duo who team up with Sgt. Ben Peterson (played by James Whitmore), FBI Agent Robert Graham (played by James Arness), and the US Army to stop the ants from spreading and potentially threatening the entire world. The film masterfully blends suspense, science fiction, and horror, reflecting Cold War-era anxieties about atomic energy and its consequences.

Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes:
1. "Them!" was among the first major films to feature giant killer ants, and its special effects, though primitive by today's standards, were groundbreaking at the time, including life-sized ant props that impressed audiences.
2. James Arness, who played FBI Agent Robert Graham, later became iconic for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western series "Gunsmoke." This role in "Them!" is one of his earliest leading film roles.
3. The film was notable for its location shooting in the New Mexico desert, lending authenticity to the eerie and desolate setting where the ant menace emerges.

Main Cast of Them!

Crew of Them!