''The Creature Walks Among Us'' 1956
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''The Creature Walks Among Us'' 1956
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reproduction of "The Creature Walks Among Us'', a 1956 American science fiction horror film directed by John Sherwood. It is the third and final installment in the Universal Pictures' Creature from the Black Lagoon series, following "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954) and "Revenge of the Creature" (1955). The film explores new aspects of the Gill-man creature, also known as the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
In this installment, a team of scientists led by Dr. William Barton, played by Jeff Morrow, captures the Gill-man, who is badly burned in an accidental fire. They decide to bring the creature back to civilization and attempt to transform him into an air-breathing human using experimental surgery. As the Gill-man undergoes the transformation, tensions rise among the scientists, and questions about the ethics of their actions come to the forefront.
"The Creature Walks Among Us" represents a departure from the earlier films in the series. While the first two movies primarily focused on the Gill-man's aquatic environment and his interactions with humans, this installment delves into themes of scientific curiosity, human nature, and the consequences of tampering with nature. The film explores the inherent conflict between man's desire to understand the unknown and the ethical dilemmas that arise when science intervenes with nature.
The film's plot unfolds as the scientists struggle with the Gill-man's transformation and their growing concerns about the creature's treatment. Jeff Morrow's performance as Dr. Barton adds depth to the character and serves as a focal point for the moral dilemmas at the heart of the story.
"The Creature Walks Among Us" marks a departure from the underwater cinematography that was a hallmark of the earlier films. Instead, it shifts its focus to the creature's adaptation to a terrestrial environment, including scenes in which the Gill-man wears clothing.
While the film is not as celebrated as the original "Creature from the Black Lagoon," it retains a place in the annals of classic creature feature cinema. It offers a unique perspective on the Gill-man character and introduces thematic elements that set it apart from its predecessors. For fans of the Creature from the Black Lagoon series, "The Creature Walks Among Us" provides an intriguing conclusion to the trilogy, offering a new angle on the iconic monster.
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April 4th, 2021
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