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      Giant From the Unknown

      Released Jan 3, 1958 1h 16m Horror List
      Reviews 19% Audience Score 250+ Ratings A large and brutal conquistador emerges in the California hills after 500 years in suspended animation. Read More Read Less

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      Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension ...an unengaging sci-fi horror film built around an uninspiring monster. Jul 8, 2021 Full Review M.V. Moorhead Less Hat, Moorhead It's not a great movie by a long shot, but it has some capable vets in the cast. Mar 11, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The big news regarding this low-budget effort is the participation of Jack Pierce, arguably the greatest makeup artist Hollywood ever produced. Rated: 2/4 Jan 24, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member You may have seen this movie as Giant from Devil's Crag and The Diablo Giant. It's directed by Richard E. Cunha, who also directed She Demons, Missile to the Moon and Frankenstein's Daughter. It tells a story that started way before it became a big deal in the 70s — cattle mutation by alien forces! It stars Buddy Baer — the man who nearly beat Joe Lewis and the brother of Max Bear — as the gigantic Vargas. And even better, it has makeup by Jack Pierce, the same man who did the effects for the Universal Monsters. Just as interesting in light of UFO theories that also became more popular years later, the alien creatures in the film are thought to be demons or gods by the Native Americans that have encountered them for centuries. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member A dime a dozen in the late '50s, "Giant From The Unknown" follows the basic outline of most classic horror films. The feeling is quite wonderful to this film, and it is quite satisfying to lay back and watch a simple story playing out in front of you. A great movie to throw in the mix of classic movies, and some may even call it a favorite. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member A centuries-old conquistador returns to life. Yes, you read that correctly. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Sexiste, raciste et stupide. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty original plot for this sci-fi flick horror type of genre. The movie also builds a sort of suspense fairly well;But, of course, after about 37 minutes, you see the giant and it's all over. I enjoyed this film, but for some reason, Giant from the unknown has never received that much recognition and is sort of forgotten. Also, viewers have dismissed the film for being as very mediocre, but is actually well done, considering it's a B flick. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Giant From The Unknown is a standard classic in my collection in that I have watched it nearly a dozen times since purchasing the DVD. I like most of my generation grew up on these B-movies almost second hand through late night television shows with strange horror hosts who poked harmless fun at the pictures but really taught us to embrace the classic films usually ignored by big box office standard studios. That feeling of nostalgia is why I still turn to these films as an almost "comfort food" for the soul. This film although rattled with the faux pas of most classic B-movies in that there is a basic male chauvinism and xenophobia subtext to the story is a fun and light sci-fi flick for all ages. It is just how film and television flowed in those days. Push it aside and Giant From The Unknown like a lot of old movies is really a great story that is both entertaining and filled with adventure. Especially when dealing with the 50's sci-fi genre. It is directed by Richard E. Cunha and stars Ed Kemmer, Buddy Baer, Sally Fraser and Bob Steele. This movie has a pretty interesting and fantastical story that deals with real giants of historical legends which just sets the mind to wonder. The dialog and acting is classic melodrama which is slightly over-the-top but fun to watch. The Giant is pretty intimidating and unlike most movie monsters of the era he looks convincing realistic. Over all the film is a great way to introduce kids to the old black & white genre stuff and a film that hold's it's own against any giant lizard or mummy. Just let yourself set back and enjoy a fun classic film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A large and brutal conquistador emerges in the California hills after 500 years in suspended animation.
      Director
      Richard E. Cunha
      Production Co
      Screencraft Enterprises
      Genre
      Horror
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 3, 1958, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 4, 2019
      Runtime
      1h 16m
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