Anthony McKay’s exhaustive research is evident in this in-depth study of the making of the classic 1960 film The Village of the Damned which is based on John Wyndham’s novel The Midwich Cuckoos. McKay includes bios of each of the cast members and much of the crew, descriptions of the sets and shooting locations, casting decisions, production schedules, the evolution of the shooting script, studio promotion, press screenings, marketing strategies, and more. Profusely illustrated, this admirable work contains more than enough information to satisfy the most avid fans of the film. ( )