SYNOPSIS
A series of unexplained deaths occurs around a crevice in Scotland, with victims suffering severe burns or having the flesh melted from their bodies. A scientist investigates the mystery, and tries to convince the authorities that they are dealing with a creature from the Earth's core that feeds on radiation. Hammer sci-fi horror, starring Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman and Leo McKern.
- Dean JaggerDr. Adam Royston
- Edward ChapmanJohn Elliott
- Leo McKernInspector
- Anthony NewleyLCpl. 'Spider' Webb
- Jameson ClarkJack Harding
- William LucasPeter Elliott
- Peter HammondLt. Bannerman
- Marianne BraunsZena, the Nurse
- Ian MacNaughtonHaggis
- Michael RipperSgt. Harry Grimsdyke
- John HarveyMaj. Cartwright
- Edwin RichfieldSoldier Burned on Back
- Jane AirdVi Harding
- Norman MacOwanOld Tom
- Neil HallettUnwin
- Kenneth CopeSapper Lansing
- Michael BrookeWillie Harding
- Frazer HinesIan Osborn
- Max BrimmellHospital Director
- Robert BruceDr. Kelly
- Angela CrowBit Part
- Brown DerbyVicar
- Raymond DudleyBit Part
- Archie DuncanSgt. Yeardye
- Patrick HalpinHospital Porter