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<em>'Creature from the Black Lagoon'</em> is an entertaining flick from 1954.
For a film made so long ago, it really does age nicely. Sure some of the ways used to bring the creature to life look a little dorky in patches, but for the mo...
Creature from the Black Lagoon
1954Movie79 minEnglish
When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.
Insights
IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users82%
Director: Jack Arnold•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Plot Summary
A scientific expedition exploring the Amazon River discovers a prehistoric amphibious humanoid, often referred to as the Gill-man. The creature begins to attack the crew, becoming increasingly obsessed with one of the female scientists. The team must find a way to capture or kill the creature before it decimates them all.
Critical Reception
A landmark film in the horror and science fiction genres, 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' was a commercial success and is remembered for its innovative use of 3D and its iconic monster design. While not critically lauded upon release for its acting or plot, its creature effects and atmospheric suspense have cemented its status as a cult classic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and terrifying monster design.
- Appreciated for its suspenseful atmosphere and groundbreaking 3D effects for its time.
- Cited as a classic of the monster movie era.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a thrilling and scary monster movie, with many appreciating its iconic creature and suspenseful narrative. Some viewers noted the plot's simplicity but ultimately enjoyed the classic horror experience.
Fun Fact
The design of the Gill-man was heavily influenced by the creature in "The Shape of Water" (2017), which was directed by Guillermo del Toro, a noted fan of the original film.
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John Chard
We didn't come here to fight monsters, we're not equipped for it.
Out of Universal Pictures, Creature from the Black Lagoon is directed by Jack Arnold, and stars Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno, and Whit Bis...
Dsnake1
Creature from the Black Lagoon is a fairly straight-forward horror film, but even sixty-five years later, it still works.
The movie plays on the fear of the unknown creature. Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, there might be some kind of an...