Dolby Digital Mono is as good as it gets from a film this old and as good as this disc can be. The only problem is when the soundtrack hits full volume and it causes some distortion. The rest of this presentation, including the strange and terrifying sound the ants create, is fine. (****)
Extras here are sparse and the only real notable inclusion is some rare behind-the-scenes footage. There is no explanation for the 3-minute segment and you'll find very little of interest here. A short text essay on bug movies is included along with some actor bios and the films trailer. Not much could be expected here, but the some type of explanation to go along with that footage would have been great. (**)
If you're the type that finds giant bug movies hilarious, then you just don't get it. Sure, a lot of films from this genre (ok, most) are just terrible, but "Them!" transcends them all. The effects work may seem archaic, but trust me when I say that Jurassic Park will look just as bad in 50 years. Learning to appreciate films like this are a necessity to becoming a true movie fan.
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