Creature From the Black Lagoon

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Creature From the Black Lagoon

G

1954

1h 19m

Horror

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Remnants of a mysterious animal have come to light in a remote jungle, and a group of scientists intends to determine if the find is an anomaly or evidence of an undiscovered beast. To accomplish their goal, the scientists (Antonio Moreno, Richard Carlson, Richard Denning, Whit Bissell) must brave the most perilous pieces of land South America has to offer. But the terrain is nothing compared to the danger posed by an otherworldly being that endangers their work and their lives.

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Critics Consensus

A solid, atmospheric creature feature that entertains without attempting to be deeper than it needs.

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Milton Luban

The Hollywood Reporter

Nov 16, 2014

It makes for solid horror-thrill entertainment.

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Steve Macfarlane

Slant Magazine

Oct 11, 2012

3/4

What distinguished Jack Arnold's pictures from mutant spinoffs/knockoffs is even more imperative to sci-fi today than it was in 1954: wonderment.

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William Brogdon

Variety

Jul 6, 2010

Jack Arnold's direction has done a firstrate job developing chills and suspense, and James C. Havens rates a good credit for his direction of the underwater sequences.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Oct 26, 2025

3.5/4

Designed by an unfairly uncredited Milicent Patrick, the Gill Man remains one of the most innovative monsters created for the movies.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Aug 7, 2024

It remains an above-average B movie with a slick look and pace if few ideas.

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Kristy Strouse

Film Inquiry

Nov 18, 2023

Creature From the Black Lagoon creates a moody ambiance around a simple core idea, executed excellently. It is a visually stunning and well-designed film that both entertains and thrills, leaving a lasting impression.

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Rob

Oct 27, 2025

Awesome! Amazing 3D!

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Ashley

Oct 27, 2025

Great 3d quality for a movie from the 1950s. Creature is a top tier yearner #needthat

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James V

Oct 27, 2025

Excellent projection and picture quality.

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LouAnn P

Oct 30, 2024

It was quite a thrill to see this classic monster movie the way it was meant to be seen, on the big screen! My family and I enjoyed it immensely. It's a classic and we had a great experience.

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TimELiebe

Oct 12, 2023

Fifties SF Classic, still holds up pretty well today, if you can forgive the smart female lead suddenly screaming every time the Gill-Man shows up! My friend found the 3D more effective than I did, and agreed that if it wasn't for the killing of the two bit players at the start the Gill-Man would have been a wholly sympathetic character who only attacked when threatened....

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Brad

Aug 24, 2023

Its hard to watch a classic monster movie like Creature, and not feel a sense of nostalgia (along with a CrEePiNg sense of underwater TeRrOr!!!). Millicent Patricks work on the Gilman creature was astounding, then, and holds up beautifully now. Scotty Welborns underwater Cinematography is still breathtaking.

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Synopsis

Remnants of a mysterious animal have come to light in a remote jungle, and a group of scientists intends to determine if the find is an anomaly or evidence of an undiscovered beast. To accomplish their goal, the scientists (Antonio Moreno, Richard Carlson, Richard Denning, Whit Bissell) must brave the most perilous pieces of land South America has to offer. But the terrain is nothing compared to the danger posed by an otherworldly being that endangers their work and their lives.

Director: Jack Arnold
Producer: William Alland
Screenwriter: Maurice Zimm, Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross
Production Co: Universal International Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2015
Runtime: 1h 19m

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