It took me a second viewing to fully appreciate this one. It's somewhat slow but is actually builds up very nicely and has a truly riveting climax that makes a lasting impression. Great Morricone score, locations, chilling little story and good cast. It is indeed a very good film!

Ingrid Thulin was a marvellous actress. I would certainly rate her among the top 20 best actresses of all time! Truly terrific in everything she does and able to play all sorts of different characters. My only regret about her performance in this film is that she was dubbed by someone else. Not that I mind English dubbing (quite the contrary) but I always prefer the actors' real voices and Ingrid did dub herself in all of the other Italian films I have seen her in. She had such a characteristic voice and it is missed in this film.

Oh, and just for the record: I *love* THE HUMANOID! Great little cheesy sci-fi flick!