Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Plot

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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Featurette Universal’s Most Complicated Monster: The Creature from the Black Lagoon Clip Swimming

Cast

Richard CarlsonDr. David Reed

Julie AdamsKay Lawrence

Richard DenningDr. Mark Williams

Antonio MorenoDr. Carl Maia

Whit BissellDr. Edwin Thompson

Nigel BrackleyTomas (uncredited)

Nigel BrackleyLuis (uncredited)

Writers and directors

Jack ArnoldDirectorf. -0001

Harry EssexWriter

Arthur A. RossWriter

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Dsnake1 ★ 7.0/10

Creature from the Black Lagoon is a fairly straight-forward horror film, but even sixty-five years later, it still works. The movie plays on the fear of the unknown creature. Deep in the Amazon Ra…11. Oct 2019

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John Chard ★ 8.0/10

We didn't come here to fight monsters, we're not equipped for it. Out of Universal Pictures, Creature from the Black Lagoon is directed by Jack Arnold, and stars Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richa…14. Apr 2020

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r96sk ★ 8.0/10

'Creature from the Black Lagoon' is an entertaining flick from 1954. For a film made so long ago, it really does age nicely. Sure some of the ways used to bring the creature to life look a little d…1. Jan 2022

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