Dinner and a Creature Feature to present ‘20 Million Miles to Earth’

The Pike County Historical Society and Museum will be showing “20 Million Miles to Earth” as part of its Dinner and a Creature Feature series on Wednesday, December 18 at 5 p.m. in in the Columns Museum Foundation Room.

This film was released in 1957 to favorable reviews. Here’s the rundown: The first spacecraft sent to Venus crashes upon return and in the days to follow a strange specimen, brought back by the astronauts, hatches into a creature which grows very rapidly. This poses a problem and havoc ensues! The film features stop-motion animation, a trademark of technical special effects master Ray Harryhausen, and the creature, the Ymir, is a favorite of Harryhausen’s. The Ymir has a well-defined personality and manages to evoke sympathy for its bewildered plight. Filmed in Italy, the Roman locations — especially the climactic Colosseum battle — add unique touches to this minor classic.

Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner, movie, and dessert and coffee. Reservations are required and cane be made by calling 570-296-8126.