the former military outpost George Air Force Base, near Victorville, California; it was shot in 15 days. Gogs final cost was estimated to be $250,000. Shortly after the filming of Gog was completed, Constance Dowling married Ivan Tors and retired from acting. Another actor in the film, William Schallert, made his debut in the science fiction genre with this low budget feature; he later appeared in other film genres, ranging from comedies to dramas and back again to science fiction. He also appeared in TV episodes, including the popular Patty Duke series. Although shot in the 3D process, Gog was released at the tail end of the first 3D fad (1953–1954). As a result, it was often projected "flat" in its aspect ratio of 1.66:1, made standard by Hollywood the year before, despite prints being available in the stereoscopic format. Reception The film was previewed in 3D for the press at a United Artists' screening room. Initial critical response to the film ranged from "good" to "very good". Critical response was generally positive, with many critics noting the story's basis in science fact, rather than science fiction; this was a staple of Tors' science fiction films. His 1955 television series Science Fiction Theatre had the same period verisimilitude, and often lifted props and some situations from Gog and the other two OSI films. Motion Picture Herald’s William R. Weaver said of Gog, "The production moves steadily forward, keeping interest growing at a steady pace, and exciting the imagination without overstraining credulity". Home video Gog was released by Kino International on Region A Blu-ray in 3D and contains audio commentary by Tom Weaver, Bob Furmanek, and David Schecter. References Bibliography Warren, Bill. Keep Watching the Skies: American Science Fiction Films of the Fifties, 21st Century Edition. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2009, (First edition 1982). . External links Gog at the 3-D Film Archive 1954 films American mystery films 1950s science fiction films Films directed by Herbert L. Strock Films scored by Harry Sukman Films set in New Mexico 1954 3D films American 3D films United Artists films Alien invasions in films 1950s English-language films American science fiction films 1950s American films