The Brain Eaters 1958

Synopsis:

A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.

Directed by: Bruno VeSota
Written by: Gordon Urquhart
Runtime: 61 minutes
Tagline: Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!
Cast:
Ed Nelson
Ed Nelson
Dr. Paul Kettering 
Joanna Lee
Joanna Lee
Alice Summers 
Cornelius Keefe
Cornelius Keefe
Senator Walter K. Powers 
Alan Jay Factor
Alan Jay Factor
Glenn Cameron 
Jody Fair
Jody Fair
Elaine Cameron 
David Hughes
David Hughes
Dr. Wyler