In Soupy Mountain
In Soupy Mountain

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In Soupy Mountain

1959
Movie
83 min
Mandarin

Set in the 1950s, the PLA exterminates residual bandits in the Yunwushan Mountain.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Jack H. HarrisGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of scientists on a remote island are targeted by a monstrous alien creature that emerges from the sea. The creature is drawn to the island by the scientists' experiments, which have disrupted its natural environment. The scientists must find a way to defeat the alien before it wipes them all out and potentially threatens the mainland.

Critical Reception

This low-budget science fiction film is primarily remembered for its creature design and its often campy, B-movie feel. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has developed a cult following over the years for its earnest if somewhat amateurish execution of classic sci-fi horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its unique, if somewhat crude, creature effects.

  • Often cited as a prime example of 1950s B-movie science fiction.

  • Panned by critics for its simplistic plot and acting, but enjoyed by fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'In Soupy Mountain' is largely divided between those who appreciate its vintage B-movie charm and creature effects, and those who find its low production values and acting unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The alien creature's design was heavily influenced by the then-popular "Gila Monster" film from 1959, with the filmmakers aiming for a similarly memorable, if bizarre, aesthetic.

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