4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 27, 2022

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and they were without form or void.” This not only the beginning of the book of Genesis and the creation story but also the film Creature from the Black Lagoon. If this sounds like a curious inclusion, it fits the...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 14, 2019

Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick Mallory O'Meara Hanover Square Press, 2019 The Creature from the Black Lagoon, known as the Gill-man is one of the most beloved movie monsters, but few know that its design was created by a woman, artist Milicent Patrick. Film   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on October 18, 2016

Originally published October 11th, 2012 Before we get to today’s review I am running a day behind (this review should have gone up yesterday) so I’ll be catching up over the weekend.  Sorry about that but hey, it took over a week for me to fall behind so that’s a...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on June 8, 2016

Destined to join Universal's pantheon of monsters. Universal Studios was the “Home of Horror” from 1931 to 1946, but its Gothic monsters were relegated strictly to appearances alongside Abbott & Costello by the 1950s. There are many theories for the decline of Universal’s horr   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on December 20, 2015

The Creature from the Black Lagoon Directed by Jack Arnold Written by Harry Essex and Arthur A. Ross, story by Maurice Zimm 1954/USA Universal International Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Rubber-suited man + white bathing-suit beauty = iconic movie couple. A group of scientists is excited about the   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on March 23, 2014

(1954) Directed by Jack Arnold; Written by Harry Essex and Arthur Ross; Starring: Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richard Denning, Whit Bissell and Nestor Paiva; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: **** “The creature was violent because he’s provoked into violence. Inherent   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on March 23, 2014

(1954) Directed by Jack Arnold; Written by Harry Essex and Arthur Ross; Starring: Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richard Denning, Whit Bissell and Nestor Paiva; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: **** “The creature was violent because he’s provoked into violence. Inherent   read more

Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on October 31, 2012

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The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on October 24, 2012

(Image via filmfanatic.org) The favorite film: The “Amazing! Startling! Shocking!” Creature from the Black Lagoon (dir. Jack Arnold), a near-perfect 1954 sci-fi/horror featuring one of the most famous Universal monsters. The synopsis: Dr. Carl Maia is doing some exploration in the Amazon   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on October 11, 2012

Before we get to today’s review I am running a day behind (this review should have gone up yesterday) so I’ll be catching up over the weekend.  Sorry about that but hey, it took over a week for me to fall behind so that’s a record in my book. Today’s...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on September 14, 2012

Almost all of Creature from the Black Lagoon is a compelling mix of science fiction, workplace drama and horror. The Creature makes a great “villain” because there’s nothing human about him (except maybe his fixation on leading lady Julie Adams) so it’s possible to both fear   read more