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Summary: ESCARGO STRIKES BACK.
Review: This is one of the best cold war flicks. It has all the traits THEM, BEGINNING OF THE END, IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA, and has all the warmth of TARANTULA, an THE GIANT BOHEMOTH. Misunderstood creatures from a past age whom are suddently unleashed on a present day world. the victom count is low but well placed. The last sceen comes right out of Norman Rockwell. this is the 50's lest we forget. what is nice about this film is that your told why every thing is happening. this is a very enjoyable title, this is one of my collection, and is top shelf. I think you will enjoy this as much as I do.
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Summary: A Monster or an Appetizer? You be the judge!
Review: This movie gets high marks for the ability of the cast to keep a straight face and play this hoax like it might really have happened. So well is this done, that the miserable plot and special effects can be overlooked, making this movie a "reel" winner on that basis. If you liked this movie try "The Giant Claw," and "Reptilicus." I liked all three.
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Summary: Really Excellent
Review: Well conceived, written, directed, and acted, this is one of the best movies of its type and time, and a hell of a lot better than the bloated special-effects monstrosities of today. Singularly entertaining over numerous viewings. Strongly, strongly recommended.
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Summary: IT'S ALL TRUE?
Review: With little fanfare, MGM has quietly transferred a handful of great B films to DVD that they not too arbitrarily categorize as "Midnight Movies." The nice looking digital prints are in their original theatrical format and appear as if they were taken from original material. The discs come with no substantial extras but care has been lavished on the box art, often reflecting the lurid lobby cards and posters of their initial release. Even acknowledging the B category, these are for the most part well-crafted and, almost adequately acted. "THE MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD" Get this -- there's an earthquake in our Palm Springs area Desert Empire that unleashes killer crustaceans under the Salton Sea. It's hard not to think this is some kind of low budget cinematic prophesy based on the massive Landers quake of 91. At least I was willing to suspend my own disbelief at the premise and enjoy the wonderful, dilapidated Salton Sea resort locations. Tim Holt and Audrey Dalton star along with the deliciously sardonic Hans Conreid. And now we know what is causing the massive Salton Sea pollution. Mary Bono please take note before the creatures mutate and rise again.
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Summary: Creepy Monsters Make Great Movie
Review: Yes, this is an oldie, but a goodie. One of the best of the 50's. If you can travel back in time to the days of 25 cent movies and 10 cent popcorn, then you would enjoy such a treat as The Monster That Challenged The World. Pitted against today's horror specials, this one holds it own. It certainly was a shocking film during the 50's and is well remembered by those brave enough to view it alone. So, on a dark evening, lock your doors and windows, get out the popcorn and cuddle up for a trip back in time and enjoy one of the best from the 50's.
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Summary: Killer Critters
Review: You're not likely to be frightened by MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD, but as 1950s sci-fi/horror programmers go it is better than most. The story, which resembles everything from THEM! to THE THING to BLACK LAGOON, concerns prehistoric eggs that are irradiated by atomic blast and then released by earthquake into a saltwater sea by a military station--where several military men go missing as a result. The cast, script, story, and monster are all okay but nothing special and never rise above the "B Movie" level, but the movie is an enjoyable way to spend a rainy evening. It's also mild enough for use as a "family night" film with older kids, and would be a good way to introduce them to the genre without giving them fits; younger kids, however, will either be bored or genuinely frightened, so you might want to prescreen it just in case.
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