Review of Humanoids from the Deep (1980) by Oscar H — 08 Jun 2011

So here's a film that puts most 70s / 80s b-films to shame. A race of sea monsters are attacking a small fishing community to mate with the women, and kill the men who stand in their way. The monsters can strip off clothes or rip off skin with a mere touch.

Thanks to a gorgeous remastered director's cut DVD, the film is plenty gory with fountains of blood, guts, and a fantastic decapitation. The movie defies logic and is filled with moments that will make your head hurt if you try to make sense of it - for example: the decision to dump gasoline in the lake so they can set it on fire.

As a cheesy b-grade monster movie however, this sucker is solid gold - tons of skin, blood and laugh-out-loud ridiculousness. The massive climax at the town fair is massive carnage with creative kills and tons of guys in rubber monster suits.

I have no idea how this film has eluded me for so long. I cannot recommend this movie highly enough, it's an absolute blast.