Watch Creature From Haunted Sea
- 1962
- 1 hr 14 min
Creature from Haunted Sea is a horror-comedy movie that features the story of Jack, a crook who is tasked with the job of smuggling a group of wealthy exiles out of Cuba. He devises a ploy to steal their money and equipment, but Jack's plan takes a dangerous turn when a creature from the sea starts attacking the members of his group.
The movie was released in 1961 and directed by Roger Corman. The film stars a cast of relatively unknown actors, including Antony Carbone, Betsy Jones-Moreland, and Robert Towne, who later became a legendary screenwriter. Corman is known for his low-budget films with quirky plots and clumsy special effects, and Creature from Haunted Sea is no exception.
The film starts with Jack (Antony Carbone), a small-time criminal and his team of miscreants who are offered a chance to smuggle a group of Cuban exiles out of the country. Jack sees a chance to make a fortune and agrees to the job. However, things get complicated when he falls in love with Mary-Belle (Betsy Jones-Moreland), a member of the group he is supposed to smuggle.
Once on the boat, Jack's plan starts to unravel. The wealthy exiles on the ship begin to suspect Jack and his crew of stealing their money and equipment. Jack must figure out a way to keep them quiet, and he comes up with a plan to convince them that there is a creature from the sea lurking nearby that is responsible for the missing goods.
The creature is portrayed as a massive, lobster-like being with tentacles and an insatiable appetite. The creature is often shown attacking the exiles on the boat, and Jack uses this to his advantage to try and convince them that they need to stick together to survive the creatureâs wrath.
The portrayal of the creature is one of the highlights of the movie. Itâs a testament to the creativity of the filmmakers, who had to work on a limited budget. The creature is a combination of a few different creatures, and it looks absolutely creepy. However, the special effects are quite clumsy and often laughable. The creatureâs movements are stiff and robotic, and itâs clear that itâs a man in a suit.
The movie's plot, although entertaining, is often bizarre and confusing. The pacing is slow, and the dialogue is often clunky and repetitive. There are several instances in the movie where the actors seem to be adlibbing their lines, which adds to the ridiculousness of the film.
Despite these shortcomings, the movie has a certain charm. It's a product of its time, and itâs clear that the filmmakers were having fun making this movie. The movie is a parody of the monster movies that were popular at the time, and it's clear that the filmmakers had a tongue-in-cheek approach to the material.
Creature from Haunted Sea is a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's definitely not for everyone. However, if you enjoy low-budget horror-comedy films, then this movie is definitely worth a watch. Itâs a fun, campy movie that will leave you laughing and cringing in equal measures.