I recall really liking this science fiction show when I was growing up; back then, television options in Britain were limited to just three channels. Stephen Boyd, recognizable as “Messala,” is cast here in a different role, and finds himself aboard a submarine alongside “Cora” (Raquel Welch) and “Michaels” (Donald Pleasence), after they’ve been reduced in size. Their purpose is to be injected into a scientist's bloo…

I had a fondness for this film during my teenage years, and also enjoyed the Isaac Asimov novel that served as the basis for the movie's script—though I never encountered the initial story that inspired the screenplay. It seemed like an exciting adventure at the time. I can’t say whether or not Raquel Welch’s appearance made a strong impression on me, considering how carefully they kept her covered up in that distinc…

A group of medical professionals and scientists are reduced to tiny size and introduced into the bloodstream of a vital international figure in order to remove a brain clot resulting from an assassination attempt. Inside this microscopic world, they face the body’s natural defenses and must navigate around crucial organs, all while racing against a one-hour deadline before returning to their normal size. Adding to th…