Review:
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
overall review score: 4.2
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a 1953 American science fiction monster film directed by Eugène Lourié. It tells the story of a prehistoric monster that is awakened from its slumber in the Arctic Circle by an atomic bomb test and goes on a rampage in New York City.
Key Features
- Prehistoric monster
- Atomic bomb test awakening
- Rampage in New York City
- Special effects by Ray Harryhausen
Pros
- Influential special effects work by Ray Harryhausen
- Suspenseful storyline
- Iconic creature design
Cons
- Pacing can be slow at times
- Some dated special effects