The Monster That Challenged the World

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Russ G Well, I scanned through it with a quick jump to the Big Finale and whatchagot is an oversized Escargot that wasn't much of a threat to good ol' Planet Earth. If you'd seen this back in the day on Creature Feature, you'd have to slog through 84 minutes, probably padded out to as much as two hours with commercials. Standard Fifties Fare; you got your obligatory Hottie and the US military safeguarding the nation and "the world." Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review That boi C cheesy movie but enjoyable all the same, a comfort movie of mine with creepy looking sea snails Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Daniel C. M Solid and actually quite impressive effects and props on part of the animatronics; surprisingly features a great and humanizing script that gives a nice sense of realism to the characters and prevents them from being one dimensional. Though, it certainly has issues in it's pacing; and the movie, in the end, really is nothing new or as impressive as the poster and the title make it out to be. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Michael C This 1957 science fiction horror film is not terrible, but at the same time it is also very forgettable. It is no "Them!" or "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms", that's for sure. That being said, the movie does have it's high points. The first is the cast. All of the main characters do well in their respective roles. The standout cast member is veteran actor and voiceover artist the late Hans Conreid. He does very well in the role of Dr. Jess Rogers. My problems with the movie are minor but should be mentioned. The first is the foreshadowing in the script. When Dr. Rogers tells the soldiers that there is no way the captured mollusc egg would hatch unless the laboratory thermostat was turned up above 39 degrees, it could not have been more obvious what would happen. I hope Sandy's mother never finds out what happened! Also, I just saw too much of other classic monster movies, like the aforementioned "Them!" in this movie. Despite all of that, the movie is at least entertaining and I would recommend you give it a look at least once. You may not remember seeing it later on, but you will at least be entertained. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Watchable, quasi exciting, low budget 1950's sci fi horror flick. Plot is typical, as scientists and the miltary battle against giant prehistoric mollusks To the movie's credit, the camp factor set at low. Movie benefits from likeable characters and above average monster design and fx. Add in some nice on location photography, one good jump scare, a hot brunette, Audrey Dalton, which all makes for a solid 90 minute diversion. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Ted B 3 stars; The actual special effects 'rubber/latex' monster was disappointing by today's standards. So, looking at it through my 50's sci-fi glasses, it wasn't that bad. It used the tried-and-true method of hiding the monster to build up the tension. The film was an extension of the giant insects caused by atomic energy piloted by "Them," which was a much better movie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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