Now they can name as many as they would like, but i'm asking for only one. They name it in a post, and i'll check all the blogs and collect the nominees and compile a master list here. They also should challenge their readers to post one also, and then notify me so i can add them to the master list.
I have three I would like to suggest. Two are science fiction, the third may or may not be fantasy.
1)The Phantom from Space. This movie is somewhat ahead of it's time. It starts with communications engineers looking for the cause of some interference. Along the way they come to the aide of a woman, her husband, and a friend. They had been attacked by a mysterious man with no face. As the police investigate it becomes clear thatt the police and communications engineers are looking for the same thing. A man from outer space. It also becomes clear that what is motivating the aliens behavior is the need to survive. You see his space ship is wrecked at the bottom of the ocean and the only thing he has left is his space suit which is rapidily running out of power, correct atmosphere, etc. The movie was made in 1953 when all men from outer space when all aliens were out to kidnap earth women for nefarious purposes, so it's sympathetic view is years ahead of it's time (don't see it again till Starman or ET).
2)The Magnetic Monster. In the 1950's most science fiction revolved around bug eyed monsters - either made in the lab or coming from outer space. Although, the magnetic monster was made in a lab it definately did not have bug eyes. The monster of the story is a weird radioactive isotope that sucks down massive amounts of energy and actually reproduces. The heroes of the story have to figure out a way to stop it before it destroys the world. It is a low budgett film by Curt Siodmak that was actually well done - although I don't think you will find it at any of the movie stores.
3)Secrets of the Roan Innish. What does a ten year old girl and seals have in common? And what's up with the mysterious "dark" branch of the family? Absolutely phenomenal! Great acting, great cinematography, great story. When it was over I found myself saying "It can't be over, I want more!" See it if you can.
