Review of The Alligator People (1959) by Daniel K — 14 Dec 2010
For a fifties film, it has great replay value. It is short, suspenseful, and has excellent effects up until Paul becomes an alligator, but for 50's effects, its not too bad. It has a decent plot, and the setting in the Louisiana swamp is very interesting.
A doctor finds that by mixing alligator hormones with people, it can heal them from otherwise fatal accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, the side effects slowly turn them into reptiles, and Paul Webster becomes a victim to these side effects.
His wife has been searching for him ever since he disappeared on their wedding night aboard a train, and she finds him in a lab in the Louisiana swamps after some investigating. It's much better than I thought it would be, and it was great fun to watch this old sci-fi horror flick.
This review of The Alligator People (1959) was written by Daniel K on 14 Dec 2010.
The Alligator People has generally received mixed reviews.
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