Monster from the Ocean Floor

Name: Monster from the Ocean Floor
Director: Wyott Ordung
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1954-01-01
Duration: 64 min
Rating: 3.6
Cast: Anne Kimbell, Stuart Wade, Inez Palange, Jonathan Haze, Wyott Ordung

1954Dir. Wyott Ordung1h 4m

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Runtime1h 4m

Released1954

Budget$12K

Box office$117K

DirectorWyott Ordung

About This Movie

So, 'Monster from the Ocean Floor' is an interesting little piece from '54. Directed by Wyott Ordung, it offers this peculiar blend of horror and science fiction that’s not often seen. The atmosphere is a mix of vacation vibes and impending dread, which is kind of neat. Julie, played by a rather earnest actress, encounters this giant one-eyed amoeba, and the pacing is a bit uneven but adds to the awkward charm of the film. The practical effects are, well, charmingly crude, which fits the era perfectly. The idea of a marine biologist teaming up with our lead brings some nice themes of science versus skepticism. It’s quirky and has a certain nostalgia that you just can't shake off.

Directed by Wyott OrdungFeatures practical effects typical of the eraThemes of science versus skepticism