An atomic submarine cruising the Pacific discovers a gargantuan octopus concealed in the ocean depths. By the time they figure out that the monster is the nasty by-product of a hydrogen bomb experiment gone awry, the creature is already well on its way to destroying San Francisco. The sea creature is yet another fantastic example of masterful stop-motion animation from the technique's master, Ray Harryhausen.
Cast:
Eddie Fisher Director:
Robert Gordon Release Date:
1955
MPAA Rating:
Unrated
DVD Release Date:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (May 06, 2003)
Runtime:
1hr 20min
What's your opinion on It Came From Beneath the Sea?
Pros: n/a Cons: n/a The Bottom Line: n/a I lovingly dedicate this to fellow writer Gungian because it deals with the first nuclear powered submarine to chase after sci-fi creatures. Surely this is what they spend their hard-earned study hours for. This is a ridiculously silly 50s sci-fi feature with the poorly designed creatures and the dramatic love story thrown in for good measure. Early … more