Review of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) by Andy S — 13 Sep 2017
Wow !! This was a pretty damn fine Monster flick. Amazing Underwater photography and loads of it. Half of the film must have been under water. Amazing creature design truly made this Universal Monster iconic.
Imagine if we didn't know ahead of time what the creature looked like. Once he is revealed I think there would have been true shock. Really amazing make-up and costume work. This film slowly becomes a hunt, but who is hunting who? The footprints of Jaws is written all over this film.
A truly fascinating film that has obviously been inspiring many filmmakers for years and years. Julie Adams is Mega-Hot and that bathing suit reveal was fantastic. I imagine mothers covering their children's eyes not because of the monster but because of Adam's swimsuit.
In 1954 I'm sure it was rather revealing. The score is extremely memorable, like it or not, for it's STING every time the creature appeared on screen, even shots of his hands. Blaring trumpets would never let anyone fall asleep while watching this.
Man, did people smoke a lot in the 50's or what?
This review of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) was written by Andy S on 13 Sep 2017.
Creature from the Black Lagoon has generally received positive reviews.
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