I recently attended the annual Monster Bash in Butler, PA and while there, had the good fortune to see a screening of this wonderful film. For fans of the Gill-man, it is an absolute must-see. It was extremely well done and provides much information and insight into the making of the Creature trilogy. It provides a wealth of information into the history of how these three films came to be and the evolution of the character of the Gill-man. Who actually designed the Creature suit? How and where were the movies filmed? How many actors actually portrayed the Gill-man? How have these movies fared historically and and what was their influence on future films of the same genre? It's all here and revealed in this documentary. Interviews with cast and crew members are especially entertaining and enlightening, particularly those with Ben Chapman and Julia Adams.
The Creature from the Black Lagoon is an American icon, just as the other members of the Universal classic monsters. For the fans of the old horror/science fiction movies like myself, it is very pleasing and gratifying to see the Creature brought to the public eye once again. The old fans will, of course, remain true and this documentary will bring one of the great cinema legends to those who did not grow up with this pop icon. As Ben Chapman is so fond of saying, "Welcome to my Black Lagoon."
The Creature from the Black Lagoon is an American icon, just as the other members of the Universal classic monsters. For the fans of the old horror/science fiction movies like myself, it is very pleasing and gratifying to see the Creature brought to the public eye once again. The old fans will, of course, remain true and this documentary will bring one of the great cinema legends to those who did not grow up with this pop icon. As Ben Chapman is so fond of saying, "Welcome to my Black Lagoon."