the kind of b movie from the 1950 that be schlocky yet so much fun be to what predator island pay homage . film in connecticut and predator island be set on an island call with a lighthouse hell beacon which be inhabit by only the couple who tend the lighthouse . in typical 1950 sci fi fashion after a half dozen young adult crash their boat into the island rocky shore hideous creature from out space invade the island after a meteor hit nearby . the creature start both inhabit the body of their victim as well a devour them . lot of curse and lame comeback be the primary form of dialogue in this movie . it be so hokey that you just have to laugh at time . if you be look for a movie that be stupid and but in a fun way and then this one fit the bill . interesting note represent i appear in the film a a dead body in the far background of the final scene . during film they need about 50 extra and yet around 300 people show up for the opportunity . they eventually use nearly 200 of them .