The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Near the Arctic Circle researchers detonate a nuclear device and unwittingly thaw a prehistoric beast frozen for millions of years. The beast begins to wreak a path of destruction as it travels southward, eventually arriving at its ancient spawning grounds, which includes New York City.
19 June 1917, Lewiston, Idaho, USA
15 February 1926, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
24 August 1907, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
November 9, 1887 in Lakewood, Ohio, USA
5 June 1878, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
November 23, 1898 in Sherman, Texas, USA
27 February 1921, Yonkers, New York, USA
18 June 1917, The Bronx, New York, USA
6 July 1925, San Mateo, California, USA
13 November 1926, Los Angeles, California, USA
15 May 1893, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
23 November 1930, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
15 December 1926, New York City, New York, USA
May 6, 1878 in Liban, Russia
16 July 1917, San Bernardino, California, USA
23 March 1917, Oakland, California, USA
26 February 1931, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
25 November 1919, El Dorado, Kansas, USA
2 December 1906, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
July 10, 1895 in Franklin, Nebraska, USA
26 July 1926, Powderly, Kentucky, USA
23 November 1924, San Francisco, California, USA
3 January 1908, Concho, Arizona, USA
November 3, 1918 in Wesley, Iowa, USA
23 December 1904, New York City, New York, USA
23 August 1929, Boise City, Oklahoma, USA
1930, New York, New York, USA
7 December 1895, Portland, Oregon, USA
13 September 1913, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
May 5, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
October 19, 2003
Frankly, I was rooting for the monster.... Watching the beast eat a roller-coaster was especially satisfying.
May 24, 2003
The tricks are still pretty clever.
August 26, 2008
...admirably stands the test of time. Despite its financial restrictions, it is a solid effort that works on all levels. Not a masterpiece, perhaps, but definitely a classic of its genre...
May 18, 2013
Clumsy in some very key ways at the script level, it's nevertheless an exemplary B-picture.
November 15, 2009
Visionary from beginning to end
September 30, 2011
The third act - a rampage through New York comprised of stop-motion, miniatures, rear projection and other layering processes - ensures that all was worthwhile.
January 26, 2006
Freed from the Arctic ice by atomic blasts, one of Ray Harryhausen's most loveable prehistoric beasts trundles down the US coast to stomp New York ...
April 06, 2006
This enjoyable 'B' oldie is noteworthy not just for establishing a template for the Atomic Age Behemoth flicks that followed.
April 29, 2014
This 50s bis Beastie movie is still a romp despite obviously dated effects.
March 13, 2010
Lovable bad sci-fi film that overcomes its slight story and flat acting with wonderful cheesy special effects.
October 31, 2006
Despite more than a suspicion of palaver, it generates a fair portion of interest and climactic excitement ...
