Background
Kronos was filmed in a little over two weeks in California using special effects created by Jack Rabin, Irving Block and Louis DeWitt. The idea of an alien being absorbing energy is similar to both the Marvel Comics character Galactus, who drains energy from other worlds to survive, and the giant robot from the Star Trek episode "The Doomsday Machine" which destroys planets and uses them to fuel itself, though predating both by almost ten years.
The film set of Lab Central (particularly the director's office) is a minor testimonial to late 1950s postmodern design, with light fixtures shaped as flying saucers among the Atomic Age decor.
Science fiction enthusiasts should easily recognize the voice of Dr. Arnold Culver, played by George O'Hanlon. He was also the voice of George Jetson in the popular carton series The Jetsons.
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