Creature from the Black Lagoon
Seen it?1954 | 79 min | Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved King Kong or Jurassic World, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments and peril.
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $650K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Arnold
- Richard CarlsonDr. David Reed
- Julie AdamsKay Lawrence
- Richard DenningDr. Mark Williams
- Antonio MorenoDr. Carl Maia
- Nestor PaivaCaptain Lucas
- Whit BissellDr. Edwin Thompson
- Bernie GozierZee
- Henry A. EscalanteChico
- Ricou BrowningThe Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
- Art GilmoreNarrator (voice) (uncredited)