Was horror scarier before CGI? This scene from Quatermass 2 (1957) is one of the most quietly horrifying moments. No blood. No monster. Just a man descending the stairs, burning. In many ways, Broadhead’s fate sums up what makes Quatermass 2 such a standout: it’s not just about aliens, it’s about paranoia, power, and what happens when science is overridden by secrecy. It’s a British horror story, told in clipboards and corridors, where the real terror is watching authority pretend nothing’s wron