Writing
Ib Melchior
Born — Died
1917-09-17 — 2015-03-14
Place of birth
Copenhagen, Denmark
Known for
Writing
Credits
16 titles
Ib Jørgen Melchior (born September 17, 1917) is a novelist, short story writer, film producer, film director, and screenwriter of low-budget American science fiction movies, most of them released by American International Pictures. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Melchior's novels include Code Name: Grand Guignol, Eva, The Haigerloch Project, The Marcus Device, Order of Battle: Hitler's Werewolves, Sleeper Agent, The Tombstone Cipher and The Watchdogs of Abaddon. His non-fiction includes the books Quest: Searching for Germany's Nazi Past (with co-author Frank Brandenburg) and Lauritz Melchior: The Golden Years of Bayreuth, the latter a biography of his father, the opera singer and movi…
Known for
3.6A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
Reptilicus
1961
5.5The first manned flight to Mars returns after having been out of communications since it had arrived on Mars. What would it reveal?
The Angry Red Planet
1959
5.1Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbearable future.
The Time Travelers
1964
6.4After landing on a mysterious planet, a team of astronauts begin to turn on each other, swayed by the uncertain influence of the planet and its strange inhabitants.
Planet of the Vampires
1965
6.3Stranded on Mars with only a monkey as a companion, an astronaut must figure out how to find oxygen, water, and food and companionship on the lifeless planet.
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
1964
5.6A Marine unit on a Japanese-held island in the Philippines tries to hook up with local Filipino guerrillas.
Ambush Bay
1966
Film credits
Behind the camera
3.6A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
Reptilicus
1961
5.5The first manned flight to Mars returns after having been out of communications since it had arrived on Mars. What would it reveal?
The Angry Red Planet
1959
5.5The first manned flight to Mars returns after having been out of communications since it had arrived on Mars. What would it reveal?
The Angry Red Planet
1959
5.1Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbearable future.
The Time Travelers
1964
5.1Research scientists experimenting with time warps are accidentally propelled forward into an unbearable future.
The Time Travelers
1964
6.4After landing on a mysterious planet, a team of astronauts begin to turn on each other, swayed by the uncertain influence of the planet and its strange inhabitants.
Planet of the Vampires
1965
6.3Stranded on Mars with only a monkey as a companion, an astronaut must figure out how to find oxygen, water, and food and companionship on the lifeless planet.
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
1964
5.6A Marine unit on a Japanese-held island in the Philippines tries to hook up with local Filipino guerrillas.
Ambush Bay
1966
4.8A space expedition to Uranus is menaced by a giant brain that can make illusions come true.
Journey to the Seventh Planet
1962
5.8A teenager finds her wayward sister running with thieves in San Francisco.
Live Fast, Die Young
1958
5.5Tom is confronted by his parents about being a "dope fiend" for using marijuana.
Keep Off the Grass
1970
5.5Tom is confronted by his parents about being a "dope fiend" for using marijuana.
Keep Off the Grass
1970
NRAfter copper miners discover a piece of the frozen tail of a giant prehistoric reptile in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
Reptilicus
1961