Behemoth, the Sea Monster (1959)

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A perennial of the "Shock Theatre" TV circuit of the 1950s, The British The Giant Behemoth owes a great deal to the earlier American sci-fier The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. A Cornish fisherman is found covered with what looks like radiation burns. Before he dies, the fisherman utters the word "behemoth," citing a monster alluded to in the Bible. It isn't long before England is besieged by a dinosaur-like monstrosity, evidently the by-product of atomic fallout. Only a high-powered torpedo stands between the Giant Behemoth and the helpless British citizenry. The film's stop-motion animation is pretty good, considering the tight budget; all the title character lacks is the distinctive personality of a King Kong, Godzilla or Gorgo. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

90 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Douglas Hickox, Eugène Lourié

Writer(s):

Daniel Hyatt, Eugène Lourié

Producer(s):

David Diamond

Categories:

Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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