Jaws1975
Creature feature with the same practical effects and sense of dread.
Overall8.3
Fear6.0
Atmos7.0
Gore4.0
creature-feature
Creature from the Black Lagoon
1954 · G · 1h 19m
From the Amazon's forbidden depths came the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.
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Release
- US theatrical
- March 5, 1954
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Genres
adventurescience-fictionhorror
Tags
Subgenre
Tone
dread
Setting
water
Audience
gateway-horror
Seasonal
halloween-watch
Production
practical-effects
Details
Box office$1.3M
Directed by
Written by
Cinematography
Starring
Richard Carlson as Dr. David Reed · Julie Adams as Kay Lawrence · Richard Denning as Dr. Mark Williams · Antonio Moreno as Dr. Carl Maia · Nestor Paiva as Captain Lucas · Whit Bissell as Dr. Edwin Thompson · Bernie Gozier as Zee · Henry A. Escalante as Chico
Production
Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures
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