Monster from the ocean floor 1954 and you call yourself a. Monster from the ocean floor film by corman 1954 britannica. On the other hand, the film is set during a summer holiday. The 12 best sea monster movies ranked, if the meg doesnt. Buy monster from the ocean floor 1954 movie poster.
It also appears to be wearing way too much lipstick, perhaps to. Monster from the ocean floor is a 1954 film about an american vacationing at a seaside village in mexico who hears stories about a maneating creature dwelling in the cove directed by wyott ordung. Stuart wade full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Roger corman, david garcia, jonathan haze, anne kimbell, inez palange, dick pinner, stuart wade. She finally teams up with a marine biologist in an attempt to destroy it. The monster from the ocean floor steve dunning 1954. The importance of monster from the ocean floor lies not, of course, in its. Read the full synopsis of monster from the ocean floor, 1954, directed by wyott ordung, with anne kimbell, stuart wade, dick pinner, at turner classic movies. Monster was meant to cash in on the scifi craze and while intended as a low budget film, it certainly wasnt meant to be a nobudget film. Kimbell is best known as the star of the 1954 science fiction film, monster from the ocean floor. Available for the first time, this is the original motion picture soundtrack to the classic 1954 film godzilla, featuring the complete score by famed composer akira ifukube, who is celebrating his 90 th birthday this year. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world.
Julie, an american on vacation in mexico, spots a giant, oneeyed amoeba rising from the ocean, but when she tries to tell the authorities, no one believes her. In terms of the completed film, the most thoroughly cormanesque aspect of monster from the ocean floor is the fact that its story centres upon a strong and independentlyminded young woman, the first but by no means the last of such characters to grace various corman productions over the years. The following is a chronological list of every horror film ever made. The film features the incredible stopmotion special effects work of ray harryhausen, particularly impressive during the final attack. No horror fan, monster fan, or even genre fan is full or complete without having seen gojira. Floor puzzles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Other articles where monster from the ocean floor is discussed. Horror movies 2015 full length english best horror, action, drama, scifi movies fullhd. Monster from the ocean floor stars anne kimball, stuart wade, dick pinner, inez palange, jonathan haze, and david garcia.
The surrogate 1984 the most dangerous game 1932 mysteries of black magic 1958 supernatural 1933 the sacred riana. Filmed as it stalked the ocean floor, the movie offers no stars, a barelyfeaturelength. Monster from the ocean floor is a 1954 science fiction film about a sea monster that terrorizes a mexican cove. This was the noted directors first producing effort, and he gave it everything he could muster for a. Beginning 2019 godzilla 1954 the gallows act ii 2019 dead mans curve 1998 shadow dancing 1988 the.
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June 28, 1932 may 16, 2017 was an american actress most active on screen during the 1950s. There she spots a giant, oneeyed amoeba rising from the ocean. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 directed by wyott. More info at 1954 monster from the ocean floor in this low. The first monster reveal in this film is pretty damn cool. It was the first film produced by roger corman although he had previously written highway dragnet. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 a marine biologist stuart wade in a oneman sub saves an artist anne kimbell from a oneeyed squidthing in. A surprisingly entertaining film that is perfect for a few laughs and a bowl of popcorn. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 horror, drama, sci. Those fans expecting to see the monster from the ocean floor will have a bit of a wait as the director keeps the monster offcamera for the better part of the film. This is not the best godzilla film, but its certainly the most important. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 this was the producing debut of the bmovie king roger corman.
Monster from the ocean floor 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She finally teams up with a marine biologist, in an attempt to destroy it. With boris karloff, franca marzi, renato vicario, patrizia remiddi. Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for monster from the ocean floor 1954. Floyd crosby general information name floyd crosby aliases floyd delafield crosby roles cinematographer place. Monster from the ocean floor classic horror film board. The oneeyed monster comes off cheap by todays standards, maybe even by those in 1954, but it is still rather neat with its one bulging. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Low budget sea monster flick with dialog like this. Many of his films were about unknown dangers lurking in the vast and unexplored ocean, and he produceddirected many profitable ones. On the beach 1959 phantom from space 1953 plan 9 from outer space 1959 planet of the apes 1968. For anyone who has ever thrilled, however slightly, at the notion of godzilla in any era, then gojira is a mustsee. Approved 1h 4min horror, drama, scifi 21 may 1954 usa julie, an american on vacation in mexico, spots a giant, oneeyed, amoeba rising from the ocean, but when she tries to tell the authorities, no one believes her. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 horror, drama, scifi.
Bill was quite bitter about the production decades later. Chronological list of horror films horror film wiki fandom. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 monster on the campus 1958. The film was directed by wyott ordung and starred anne kimbell and stuart wade. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 directed by wyott ordung.
Creepy creature double feature volume 1 boasts the one historically important show in the pack, roger cormans 1954 monster from the ocean floor. This was producer roger cormans first, if not early foray into the genre. Lead actress anne kimbells warm and sympathetic portrayal of a tourist hunting a mutated sea monster in a mexican cove does much to raise the film above its meagre production values. Mothra vs godzilla 1964 mysterious island 1951 night caller from outer space 1965. It was one of the first films to be labelled as a social thriller by cinema writer georges sadoul for its use of documentary style, depictions of police abuse, and backdrop of life in the egyptian countryside. David garcia full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Monster from the ocean floor is pretty high up on my list of 50s favorites. Title screens are the initial titles, usually projected at the beginning of a film, and following the logos of the film studio. Monster from the ocean floor is historically important as the very first film produced by a young roger corman, so its a shame its not more entertaining than it is. Monster from the ocean floor 1954 the movie database. See also floyd for a complete list of references to clarify differences between these closely named or closely related articles. Buy monster from the ocean floor movie posters from movie poster shop. Additionally, it walks along the ocean floor, rather than swimming, making its even more of a sea freak.
Monster from the ocean floor approved 1h 4min horror, scifi 21 may 1954 usa julie, an american on vacation in mexico, spots a giant, oneeyed amoeba rising from the ocean, but when she tries to tell the authorities, no one believes her. So when this movie starts we get the standard introduction for a watery monster flick, a live action shot of the ocean rolling and crashing against. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. An italian government agent is assigned to break up a drug smuggling ring on the island of ischia but his daughter is kidnapped by the gang. Having the female lead be the determined monster hunter was a rather novel idea, and while the oneeyed amoeba critter isnt the most realistic movie monster ever, im still rather fond of the goofylooking thing. This movie stars a strong female lead, who is fairly easy on the eyes without the obscenity of modernbathing suits. With anne kimbell, stuart wade, dick pinner, wyott ordung. Wyott ordung starring anne kimbell, stuart wade, dick pinner.
Monster from the ocean floor trailer internet archive. Night of the blood beast 1958 not of this earth 1957. And so the monster from the ocean floor became a monoocular cephalopod, rather than bmovie fans are familiar with the maneating genitalia that enliven the final section of battle beyond the sun. Almost ten years after monster from the ocean floor, a battlehardened roger corman didnt hesitate to unleash those monsters upon the paying public.
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