Dr. Carrington is in a strange battle with reality when he decides to search for a UFO near the Arctic Research Base. In those moments, the Air Force is sending a team under Captain Patrick Hendry to investigate this mysterious case. Upon close examination, it appears that everyone will discover that there is a frozen pilot. Now, all hell collapses when they mysteriously return it to their station.
The film has more frissons than most of today's mega-budget productions, simply because it has the grace to construct a meaningful situation and coherent characters.
The resourcefulness shown in building the plot groundwork is lacking as the yarn gets into full swing. Cast members, headed by Margaret Sheridan and Kenneth Tobey, fail to communicate any real terror.
Even though the thing doesn't begin to make its presence felt till near the halfway point... the simple act of watching men discuss strategy ends up being terrifically absorbing.
