STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies - THE CREATURE TRILOGY

THE CREATURE TRILOGY

Horror emerges from the muck and the mire of the Amazon in Universal Studio's classic trilogy "The Creature From the Black Lagoon" (1954), "Revenge Of the Creature" (1955) and "The Creature Walks Among Us." (1956). Following the classic "beauty and the beast" motif, Universal created the last of its classic monsters. A half man/half fish throwback from the prehistoric age, which menaces a group of scientists, who want to "bring it back alive!" Veteran Horror film director Jack Arnold, sets the pace and mood and cast such monster film veterans as Richard Carlson, John Agar, John Bromfield and Rex Reason along with damsels in distress, Julie Adams, Lori Nelson and Leigh Snowden to catch the creature's eye. Terrific production values, beautiful cinematography and fast paced action make this trilogy, one to hold your breath and curl up on the couch with.



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with John "Johnny" Bixler and Steve Hayes

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• THE CREATURE TRILOGY
• Horror
• Universal Studio
• prehistoric
• Jack Arnold
• Richard Carlson
• John Agar
• John Bromfield
• Rex Reason
• Julie Adams
• Lori Nelson
• John Bixler. Johnny
• Steve Hayes
• Revenge Of the Creature
• The Creature Walks Among Us

[wildman99688]

Hey Steve,

how do i get my hands on a copy of the big gay musical.

ps.....i live in Alaska

[STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@wildman99688

I'm sure you can order it through Amazon.com or through TLA Video.

[indusdolphin]

Why don't you have a TV show on TCM?

[STEVEHAYESTOQ]

@indusdolphin

Your guess is as good as mine. Thanks for the encouragement!

[TallandAsian89]

From what I can see the creature seems innocent, the humans are the real monsters as they come into his habitat and bother him. The creature is just trying to defending himself from human invaders. Hopefully the new movie will make the creature more of a hero then a monster.

[rentalbean]

Steve....where's Johnny??????

[garsuss]

I always close my eyes in monster films, but you made this so entertaining, I might be able to look at every frame! Swimming, however, now is not so sure. Your reviews are the BEST!!

[Queerific]

As usual, another great movie...... ... great review... love the voices!!!

[udoll2000]

Once again you insoire me! I don't think I've ever sen these but will have to now. Love you!

[bobraleigh]

i lurve the Creature! thanks for the review. these and the Mummy are my faves but Creature gets the edge thanks to the beefcake thrown in!!

[dbwindhorst1]

Great reviews of what were indeed not only some of the best boo flicks of the 50s but, as you say, the last gasp for Universal monsters (not counting "The Munsters," where CFTBL, as "Uncle Gilbert," did turn up once).. And that book displayed behind you, Gifford's "A Pictorial History of Horror Movies," is a real treasure, isn't it? Also, the commentary tracks for the excellent collectors' DVD set you hold up are really worthwhile (loved the bit about the telephone pole in the "Amazon").

[dbwindhorst1]

@Apartment0 No, the underwater scenes were played by Ricou Browning, while Ben Chapman did the rest.

[scobbysnak]

@STEVEHAYESTOQ

I've seen it for instant viewing on Netflix.com

[Apartment0]

Steve -

I believe the short, underwater "creature" was a man named Jack Betz. A scuba diver

and my biology teacher at Sarasota Highschool. At least that's what he told us.