We’re going classic this week with Universal’s Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). If you like black and white films, 1950's 3D, groundbreaking underwater effects, and harpoon-wielding dudes in short shorts, you’re going to like this one. Eric brings the history of the monster movie format from Universal Horror, 3D, Milicent Patrick, and a musical (???) while Jaime questions everything she knows about this subgenre. See what inspired Guillermo Del Toro to make Shape of Water, where a woman falls in love with a Gill Man! This deep sea Universal Monster horror movie is definitely worth a watch, it's one of the old school best horror movies around!
Content Warnings: Ichthyophobia (fish content!), aquaphobia, brief eye trauma, drowning.
This week, we're highlighting the Environmental Defense Fund. https://www.edf.org/oceans
Show Notes:
Honoring Chouinard Alum and Legendary Monster Designer Milicent Patrick
https://blog.calarts.edu/2019/03/19/honoring-chouinard-alum-and-legendary-monster-designer-milicent-patrick/
The Fantastic Mystery of Milicent Patrick
https://www.tor.com/2011/10/27/the-fantastic-mystery-of-milicent-patrick/
The Lady From the Black Lagoon - Mallory O'Meara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_RIHSXgS8w&ab_channel=TheKansasCityPublicLibrary
