The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Near the Arctic Circle researchers detonate a nuclear device and unwittingly thaw a prehistoric beast frozen for millions of years. The beast begins to wreak a path of destruction as it travels southward, eventually arriving at its ancient spawning grounds, which includes New York City.
25 November 1919, El Dorado, Kansas, USA
23 December 1904, New York City, New York, USA
7 December 1895, Portland, Oregon, USA
16 July 1917, San Bernardino, California, USA
26 February 1931, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
September 10, 1886 in Dijon, France
22 August 1893, Cape Town, South Africa
24 August 1907, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
15 February 1926, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
2 December 1906, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
1 December 1922, Corona, New York, USA
November 9, 1887 in Lakewood, Ohio, USA
November 15, 2009
Visionary from beginning to end
April 06, 2006
This enjoyable 'B' oldie is noteworthy not just for establishing a template for the Atomic Age Behemoth flicks that followed.
April 29, 2014
This 50s bis Beastie movie is still a romp despite obviously dated effects.
May 24, 2003
The tricks are still pretty clever.
September 30, 2011
The third act - a rampage through New York comprised of stop-motion, miniatures, rear projection and other layering processes - ensures that all was worthwhile.
January 26, 2006
Freed from the Arctic ice by atomic blasts, one of Ray Harryhausen's most loveable prehistoric beasts trundles down the US coast to stomp New York ...
March 13, 2010
Lovable bad sci-fi film that overcomes its slight story and flat acting with wonderful cheesy special effects.
May 18, 2013
Clumsy in some very key ways at the script level, it's nevertheless an exemplary B-picture.
August 26, 2008
...admirably stands the test of time. Despite its financial restrictions, it is a solid effort that works on all levels. Not a masterpiece, perhaps, but definitely a classic of its genre...
October 31, 2006
Despite more than a suspicion of palaver, it generates a fair portion of interest and climactic excitement ...
October 19, 2003
Frankly, I was rooting for the monster.... Watching the beast eat a roller-coaster was especially satisfying.
