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Creature from the Black Lagoon

1954 · 79 min

A classic monster movie that is atmospheric and suspenseful, with a surprisingly sympathetic creature and memorable underwater sequences.

Tagline: From the Amazon's forbidden depths came the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Overview: When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.

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Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: exploration
obsession
survival
nature
love
Places: wilderness
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	4
Horror	5
Humour	2
Realism	4
Romance	3
Tension	6
Darkness	5
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: adventure, horror, science fiction
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Written by: Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross
Starring: Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno, Nestor Paiva, Whit Bissell, Bernie Gozier, Henry A. Escalante
Music: Hans J. Salter, Henry Mancini
Cinematography: William E. Snyder
Runtime: 79 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English, Spanish

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