Phantom from 10,000 Leagues
Phantom from 10,000 Leagues
In this episode of Spandex and Monster, we visit a 1955 science fiction film cheapie obviously inspired by 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' and reflecting the social concerns of that era called 'Phantom from 10,000 Leagues' It was directed by Dan Milner and produced by Jack Milner two former film editors who had worked together for this film. Phantom starred Kent Taylor and Cathy Downs.
In a nutshell, two investigators are on the trail of mysterious murders on the beach. The corpses are burned as if by radiation. One the shrewd scientist suspects the mysterious scientist of tampering with nature. The other is a traditional gumshoe, off to investigate any wrong doings that may concern the government. There are hidden secrets, shady characters, a seedy girlfriend, a beautiful daughter, and a scientist driven by madness to create an underwater atomic ray and a creature who murders anyone who gets too close.
Clocking in at 80 minutes, the movie is pretty solid and engaging despite its obvious lack of budget. While not iconic as 'Creature'...it's interesting to see how other science fiction/horror film hybrids engage in the 'atomic monster craze' of the 50's (which in itself is a parable of our unease with the atomic weapons of the day).
Worth a look for fans of monsters in the deep!
 |
| The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues movie art |
In this episode of Spandex and Monster, we visit a 1955 science fiction film cheapie obviously inspired by 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' and reflecting the social concerns of that era called 'Phantom from 10,000 Leagues' It was directed by Dan Milner and produced by Jack Milner two former film editors who had worked together for this film. Phantom starred Kent Taylor and Cathy Downs.
 |
| The evil sea mutant that is attacking people |
In a nutshell, two investigators are on the trail of mysterious murders on the beach. The corpses are burned as if by radiation. One the shrewd scientist suspects the mysterious scientist of tampering with nature. The other is a traditional gumshoe, off to investigate any wrong doings that may concern the government. There are hidden secrets, shady characters, a seedy girlfriend, a beautiful daughter, and a scientist driven by madness to create an underwater atomic ray and a creature who murders anyone who gets too close.
 |
| Shrewd scientist figures out that it is a mad scientist and makes a play for his sexy daughter |
Clocking in at 80 minutes, the movie is pretty solid and engaging despite its obvious lack of budget. While not iconic as 'Creature'...it's interesting to see how other science fiction/horror film hybrids engage in the 'atomic monster craze' of the 50's (which in itself is a parable of our unease with the atomic weapons of the day).
.avi_snapshot_00.18.31_%5B2012.11.06_17.49.39%5D.jpg) |
| Mad science of making atomic power mutants for evil! |
Worth a look for fans of monsters in the deep!
Comments
Post a Comment