This classic monster film inspired an entire new generation of horror monster. The Creature from the Black Lagoon is a classic of horror. The film is a benchmark in the horror genre in terms of special effects, story and of course for creating a new breed of horror ghouls. As many critics, and fans before have said,
without this film we wouldn't have other horror greats such as Alien and Predator. The Creature from the Black Lagoon is the starting point. Any horror fan owes it to themselves to check this one out because of its significant impact on the genre. Not only is Creature from the Black Lagoon an important film that every horror fan should see, but it is a film that is brilliantly acted and plot. The films plot is pretty simple, but sometimes the simplest ideas are the ones that work best, and in the case of The Creature from the Black Lagoon, that is very much the case. The creature effects are fantastic for the time period, and add to that stellar cinematography and you have a film that is memorable and is a must for horror buffs. The films musical score is chilling as you see the Gill-Man attacking the members of the expedition that are looking for fossils in the Gill-Man's habitat. The film has an incredible cast of actors, and they really make this film soar, the film entertaining and like so many other monster films, Creature from the Black Lagoon is one of those films that has had a monumental impact on the genre, and is a film that is far more spectacular than most CGI monster extravaganza films of today. This film is a classic and remains of the greatest monster films in the horror genre ever put on film.
September 23, 2011
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