Top 1950s Sci-fi Monsters
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- In this episode of the Lounge, Mr. Sterling takes a look at some of his favorite sci-fi monsters from the 1950s.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The Sea Monster
2:11 - The Teenage Monster
4:39 - The Sun Demon
6:59 - Breaktime
7:26 - Cuddles aka the She Creature
9:34 - The Mole People
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Do companies not understand that allowing short segments of their properties will increase their bottom line rather than take it away?!
I totally agree. It really makes no sense. Luckily, most of the time I only get slapped with copyright claims. Meaning they make all the money off my video. Which isn't good, but it's far better than a strike or a block. Which really make no sense.
I tried to use a 20 second Dr. Who clip once and my video was completely blocked from viewing.
The vintage commercials were a treat, oddly enough!
Thank you much. I get a real kick out of them as well.
And if you are interested, I have a series on here called The Sophisticated Weirdo which is all vintage commercials and stuff from late night TV.
The actor in the V05 commercial was Mike Road, the voice of Race Bannon in the animated action-adventure series Jonny Quest. He also appeared now and then as gambler/con man Pearly Gates in the classic western Maverick.@@AtomicSnackBar
@@daleupthegrove6396 That's a killer piece of trivia. I had no idea that was him. Thanks for sharing, Dale.
On a similar note, there's a great toy gun commercial from the 60s with a young Kurt Russel. ruclips.net/video/iwBlFrnd6kU/видео.htmlsi=eAzWghwI7xDuxxlY&t=1048
Another standout video, Mr. Sterling. I love the 50's monsters. The backstories are such a nice touch.
I thank you kindly, young Mr. Dee.
@@AtomicSnackBar You're most welcome, Mr. Sterling.
Woah. I need to see that Sun Demon movie. Great list.
I think you run around with open white shirts enough as is.
Oh, the Sun Demon, thar monster looked so cool! Your spoiling me with all this great 50's Sci-Fi 😀👍
Only the best here at the Lounge for our VIPs.
@@AtomicSnackBar 😀 👍
A lot of good practical creature work here, from a time before all that shifty CGI. As a young lad in our country way I burned our family's garbage as part of my daily chores. I always knew when there were spent cans of VO5 in there when the burning trash would suddenly explode and shake the perforated steel barrel. Dangerous? Sure! But as I think back about it now it was more dangerous that this hunk of literal junk that was always being rained on was, maybe, thirty feet from our well.
Ah, such innocent times.
Thank you for this wonderful twists and turns down the dark climes of past prurience, Mr. Sterling.
When I first read your comment, I misread garbage as garage. So this took a whole different turn. I was thinking "Well, yeah, burning garages is pretty dangerous". To be fair, I did just recently stumble my way out of bed. Aka the alleyway behind the Lounge.
But I know what you mean. The things we used to do as kids. It's amazing so many of us made it to adulthood.
Yet another excellent video Mr. Sterling. If I may I would like to dedicate it to the good people of Japan, who as you know have somehow survived Ghidra, Mothra, Rhodan, and Godzilla among others.
This is true, they have been through much. But, with Ultra Man, Super Sentai, the Metal Heroes, and Kamen Rider, they are in excellent hands.
@@AtomicSnackBar Yes!!
Happy Friday! Time to pour a cocktail.
Better make that a double. Cheers.
Excellent list! My favs too, especially Sun Demon. So many good costumes. Creature from the Black Lagoon and It, the Terror from Beyond Space will always be my top two but Piedres Blancos monster is def there, and Metaluna mutant too. It's a bummer to lose these costumes over time, but the material would have decayed anyway in most cases. Having photos so they can be reproduced accurately is a gift in itself!
I am most definitely a fan of the Metaluna Mutant. I actually covered those sharp dressed mutants in the first episode of my Top Sci-fi Aliens series. And there is a good chance, sources say, that It, the Terror Beyond Space, will appear in the sequel series. If that happens.
Thanks for stopping by the Lounge, Nathan.
I love 1950's monster movies. So much goofy fun. All the ones you mentioned on your list are great choices. I love the retro ads you have in the middle of each video.
I appreciate that. I always try to make these bigger episodes feel like watching a late night TV show. And I generally try to go with period appropriate ads as well.
Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.
Can hardly wait to watch this Amazing Colossal video! Cheers BIG Warren!
You might want to save this comment for sometime in the next 4 months.
@@AtomicSnackBar -- Now that's what I call a BIG hint! Cheers, the Warren of the Colossal Beast!
Got to love Sun monsters !
A quite underused plot point, if I do say so myself.
Rob! Wonderful vid man, killer trivia - I love all of these. That shot of the sea creature from The monster of Piedras Blancas spitting out water while freaking out the woman is perfect. In all of these classic monster movies you always have to have a great reaction shot, it helps sells the creature so well. I don't want to spoil your picks too much here in the comments, but I'm also a fan of the Teenage Monster, there's something about his look that just feels disturbing. Have a good weekend! 🤜🤛
This is quite true. Not to disparage a traditional Frankenstein's monster at all....but if we are talking a dark alley type situation, the teen monster is one of the last ones I'd want to run into. Especially with those biceps.
Thanks for watching, pal. Always appreciated.
Great picks though surprised to not see the Monster from It! The terror from beyond space! Funny was that Blaisdel was gonna wear the costume and the studio picked Ray Corrigan instead and his head didn’t fit. Funny when you see the creature looking like it’s sticking its tongue out
A great suggestion from a great movie. But It! Terror Beyond Space would probably best fall into the Sci-fi Alien category. And since I have that series up and running, I try not to overlap if possible.
But now that you mention it...I really feel like I have talked about It! Terror from Beyond Space. For the life of me though, I can't remember where. Or if I actually did.
You iterated: "In 'The Hideous Sun Demon', tells the classic story, as first told by Shakespeare, of an atomic research scientist, who's exposed to, a deadly amount of radiation". Ok, how the HELL, would Shakespeare, KNOW ANYTHING, 'bout nuclear energy, and radiation scientists🤔🤨⁉️ You brought up a good selection, of some of my favorite sci-fi/horror films, also👍☺️!!!
Shakespeare was all about nuclear energy, robots, and laser guns. You just gotta read between the lines.
Thanks for watching, Roger.
I Was a Teenage Werewolf/Frankenstein and How To Make a Monster is a fantastic little universe, very ahead of their time. The only other movie I’ve seen from your list is The Mole People (which I loved). I really need to get on the rest. Another amazing video!
As someone who likes to run around with a billowy, open white shirt and fancy trousers, I would think you would have seen The Hideous Sun Demon many a time.
Really love all of this content and the commercial breaks are most excellent!
Thank you kindly. I used to have a full series that was commercials and late night TV type stuff. I took it down, though, not wanting to risk any YT issues. I've been thinking about putting them back up on a second channel just for fun.
Never knew the genius behind some favorite monsters. Langdon got his break as Werewolf always a thorn in his acting career. I was nine when these came out and my parents would not let me see them. I however was a Famous monsters fan. I knew about most and have not seen a few. even yet. I own DVD of Mole People. Monster on Campus, Taramtula too.
It took some digging, but I was able to find out juicy factoids on these. Very often when I go to research the effects or creature designs on these older films I come up with nothing.
I was in a similar-ish boat as you as a kid. I had the Horrible Horror VHS tape by Zacheley which exposed me to a great many 50s sci-fi and monster movies. But at the time, most of them weren't on video and I had no way to see them. It took until I was an adult to really start digging into all these classic films I knew so well from their trailers.
Thanks for watching, Ivor. Great to hear from you again.
@@AtomicSnackBar I was a big fan of Zacherley I even had his record, "Spook Along with Zacherley". Very funny stuff. I learned about monster movies between him, and the Milliion Dollar Movie on our small black and white box. I did see a few classics at the movies or drive ins. Them. was the first I rmember, I was seven. Beast from Twenty Thousand Fathoms was at a Drive in. Impressive as heck on the huge screen. Always like your work
@@IvorPresents I'm quite the fan of Zacherley. I collect what merch I run across. I have Spook Along with Zacherley on CD as well. Not to mention the Zacherley 6th scale figure. I also just happened to notice that without the cape, the Reaction Phantom of the Opera action figure looks a whole lot like Zach. So, my Phantom figure no longer wears a cape.
Whit Bissell, Dr Frankenstein in "Teen Age Frankenstein", was a shoo in for the roll, as he had a massive, and shambling body work. Weird that someone as handsome as Gary Conway was cast a Bob/the Monster. Normally he'd have been a romantic lead.
I love the advert breaks in these videos, "Use it in your office to watch important news and ball games." 😄
It was his first role, I do believe. So that could be why. Or to show the tragedy of what was to become of him. Either way, good point.
I like the little ads too. Been doing those for years. Even back on my old channel. Just makes it feel like you are watching a show rather than just some donut eating goof rambling about sci-fi.
I’m not really sure if you have thought about this or not but I kinda wonder if Alice Cooper got some inspiration from Teenage Monster or I Was A Teenage Frankenstein for his song Teenage Frankenstein? I think that’s a very good possibility.
One thing I will say that was very consistent throughout your list was the man in suit monsters. I’m not sure if that was by design on your part or if that was the entire point but I thought there was some fantastic monsters designs on this list. Definitely monsters who are worthy of such a list.
Anyway this was a excellent video. Highly enjoyable my friend. I have to say you know that I want to keep my comments shorter for well reasons but I wanted to at least tell you what a amazing job you did with your research. You are always detailed with your commentary and as a former RUclipsr I can appreciate the work you put into it.
An excellent theory about AC and Teenage Frankenstein. One I had never even considered. But I bet you are right. He would have been about 9 or 10 when the film came out. Kind of the perfect age for something like that to really stick in his mind.
Another excellent point about the man in suit monsters. It never crossed my mind. I was just picking my favorites that I haven't already covered. Between the sci-fi aliens episode, the giant creatures episode, and the giant insects episode, I've really covered a lot of ground and trying not to overlap.
As always, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. As to his former RUclipsr business.....we shall see. Dun DUN DUNNNNNN.
I'm old enough to remember when TVs had antenna -- and dials. Dad got so mad at my channel-surfing younger sibling who wore one dial out.
The first TV we had that I remember had a dial on it. We held on to that one for a long time. Even had the betamax and later the VCR hooked up to it. The big, flat top was really convenient as well.
Every time i turn into a lizard-like monster (which, let’s face it, happens every weekend), i usually just have an urge to scrapbook. Weird 🤔
But to be fair, you are known as the Unusually Good Looking Sun Demon. Not really the same thing there.
@@AtomicSnackBar Aw shucks, thanks! ☺️ I usually get just plain “Unusual Looking” at best 😄
Another fun and educational video, thanks.
Thank you kindly, good Mr. Richardson. I try.
Sterling you have won me over with all your picks. I also am a avid fan of The Mole People. I agree with that as the number one monster. Again your knowledge amazes me.
Oh, it's not that impressive. But I will teach you the secret of my vast knowledge.
Research. A lemon flavored cookie. Forget everything. Then repeat.
You're like one of my favorite RUclipsrs dude. LOL Always love your stuff.
That is really nice to hear. And great to find like minds too.
Absolutely top quality vid - really enjoyable. A lot of films there that I will be looking for. Funny how Creature from the Black Lagoon is now considered a Universal Monster - it used to be just a 50s sc-fi monster. On the other hand Dr Jeckyl and The Hunchback of Notre Dame were both removed - not sure what Quasi was ever doing there; not a monster and not sure it was even a Universal film. I've only seen a couple of good modern monster films, one is just called Monster and the other I cannot remember the name of and can't find - I'll look into that. Again, brilliant vid - many thanks.
Interesting. I wasn't aware of that actually. Though I first saw the Creature in 3D when I was 3, I really don't remember that. My first exposure that I actually recall clearly is the Remco Mini-monsters toyline. And that included the Creature. So he has just always been there in that group in my mind.
But totally agreed with The Hunchback. Definitely not a monster.
And you had mentioned "good modern monster films". I know what those individual words mean....but not grouped together like that. I kid. I kid.
@ wetdog 1606 - I agree with your point about feeling that 'The Creature' was a stand-alone, having been made in the 50s, as opposed to the Classic Universal Monsters being created in the 1930s and 40s. But since Abbott and Costello included him in their series of monster comedies in the 50s, Universal must have decided to shoehorn him in to make another buck. Legal precedent established. It's all about the Benjamins.
@@tonysantiago255 Tony, thank you for even reading my comment - you are a legend in your own right. In the UK the Universal BluRay box set has Phantom of the Opera - Claude Rains (when he's nervous) surely this is the version that nudged towards the awful musical that destroyed the concept - Lon Chaney, version is actually better than the book. I would love your thoughts - but hey, you are Mr Santiago.
@wetdog1606 - You flatter me, sir. But I enjoy your contributions to Rob's comments community. I share your distaste for the Andrew Lloyd Webber overrated chick musical. However, I love the great actor Claude Raines in pretty much anything he did. He was the highlight of that version. His Invisible Man is also definitive. Curiously, the always wonderful actor Vincent Price, played that character in the Abbott and Costello 50s comedy. The original Lon Chaney silent is in a class by itself. I had the privilege of seeing it shown in a huge auditorium with a live band playing an original score. It was awesome.
@wetdog1606 - grammatical correction: I enjoy your contributions to that cad Rob's comments community as well. The scoundrel.
The Monster from Piedros Blancas! Watched it many times on late night tv as a kid. The Hideous Sun Demon was another one I saw quite a few times.
The Hideous Sun Demon is one of many I first discovered through the Horrible Horror VHS tape from the 80s. I always thought it was super cool that he was a transforming monster. Outside of werewolves, you didn't see a whole heck of a lot of that.
Super list. I can only imagine running into the teenage monster at my local gym.
Well, he doesn't speak much. So he wouldn't pester you, I imagine.
Robert Clarke, star of THE HIDEOUS SHE DEMON, was married to Alyce King of the singing King Family and became a stepfather to her two sons from an earlier marriage. They had a child of their own, Cam Clarke, who became a voiceover artist. When the King Family had their own television show on ABC, Robert Clarke gave poetry readings and appeared in some comedy sketches. He couldn’t sing worth a lick.
That's quite interesting. I knew about Cam Clarke, I think I even mentioned him in the episode, but the rest was new to me. I'm curious now. Going to see if I can find a clip of Robert Clarke on the show.
That Frankenstein's monster is definitely begging for a mego. I like that lizard like creature. The sea creature is so cool. I don't know where I've been, but I haven't seen any of these. I need to see the mole people as well. Great list Slim.
You are going to have to stand in two corners of shame all at once to make up for that. Tricky, I know. But that's how much shame you have brought upon your household.
What an interesting assortment of monsters. I haven't seen these films, except maybe the Mole People. I've got a figure of a Mole Person that is a Super 7 Reaction figure. These old movies are more fun than the stuff they make today.
That's a really neat figure. Love the art on the package. I have the Mego Mole Person figure in the retro box. A very cool piece as well. I do love those Mego figures, even though the original line was a hair before my time.
Just found your channel and love how niche specific these recommendation videos are. I've already seen three of these multiple times thanks to MST3K (both riffed and not riffed), but I'm on Tubi watching The Monster of Piedras Blancas right now.
That's great to hear. My overall goal with the channel is to turn people on to things they may not have known existed. Thus why I generally don't cover the big popular films that everyone has seen.
Thanks for watching. And hope you dig the movie.
The hair spray commercial: the magician was played by Michael Road, the voice of "Race Bannon".
Good catch. That is indeed him.
I wonder if Stan Lee got the idea for "The Lizard" from the movie, "The Hideous Sun Demon." The aforementioned is a great creature feature. Loved "The She Creature." The giant mollusks in, "The Monster That Challenged the World" are my favourites too! Thanks, Atomic Snack Bar!
I hadn't thought of that. But sure enough, there are quite a few similarities there. Man, I loved the Lizard as a kid. Hard to beat those purple pants.
Also hard to beat those giant mollusks. They are a perfect example to show anyone that thinks 50s sci-fi is all campy or silly. Not those guys.
@@AtomicSnackBar 100% on all points, Mr. Sterling. Cheers -- W
I’m pretty sure #2 asked me to buy her a drink last night. My home town has really gone downhill since I left
In this day and age, you could do far far worse, my friend.
@@AtomicSnackBar hey, I didn’t say I didn’t buy her one!
@@haitch2676 I would imagine she has expensive tastes. She does run around with a hypnotist, after all.
@@AtomicSnackBar that explains the champagne then
@haitch2676 - I did notice however, that despite her lack of nipples, she has a full set of utters. So, there's that.
I like your input on all these movies, some are jems, some are stinkers, but all deserve a look at, like I said Marshel Thompsons movies at the times were creepy and fun when I was young.
Speaking of Marshall Thompson, It! The Terror from Beyond Space is another good one of his. And one I've yet to cover for some unknown reason.
Thanks for checking out these older episodes, Thomas.
My top five 1950s movie monsters are Rodan (1953), Metaluna Mutants (1955), Teenage Frankenstein (1957), It! Terror From Beyond Space monster (1958) and the ants from Them (1954). But extra special mention to the brain monsters of Feind Without A Face (1958).
All great choices. I even covered the Metaluna Mutants in my Top 50s Sci-fi Aliens list and the ants from Them!(a favorite) in my Top 1950s Sci-fi Insects episode.
The alien from It! Terror from Beyond Space is going to be on an upcoming episode. Not sure when, but I'd also like to cover the brain monsters as well.
Thanks for watching, Anthony.
Great epsoide, full of excellent triva.
I thank you much, good sir. I was lucky there was some good trivia to be found. Not only that, but how some of the entries connected. That wasn't planned.
Nice work , thx !
I appreciate it, Graeme.
All classics,all awesome
Yes, indeed. You know the score.
Thanks, E.R.
I've seen the movie from Monster from Piedres Blanca and Hideous Sun Demon
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein is probably my favorite of the actual films on the list. Though that is really tough to say for sure. I do have fond memories of first discovering the Sun Demon on Zacherley's Horrible Horror VHS tape.
Thanks for watching, William.
Just saw The Misfits with their original line up last month and I’m sure they would have appreciated this monster video. Also recently discovered your channel and I’m having a blast going through all your content. Subscribed!
Ah, that's neat. I've seen both the Graves line-up and the Only line-up, but not the Danzig version. Jerry was always a darn good performer.
And great to have you here at the Lounge. I do really appreciate when folks go through the older stuff. If I may suggest the Sci-fi Plant Creatures and the Sci-fi Video games episodes.
Great Video!!!! I really need to see The Teenage Monster
Teenage Monster and Teenage Frankenstein are two different teenage monsters. And I think you offended them.
@@AtomicSnackBar ohhhhh nooooo i better watch out
Outstanding list. And great info as aways. Back in early 2000s I came across the dvd for little shop of horrors and was blown away because I had no idea there was Roger Corman directed one. I thought the 80s one was the 1st lolol.
I really wanna see a Santo movie I just need to buy that boxset already lol.
I discovered the original Little Shop back in the 80s thanks to the Horrible Horror VHS tape. But I didn't actually see the film until decades later.
That Santo set, strange dub aside, is really nice. But I will say, I've seen quite a few of the movies from it and none come anywhere near to being as awesome as Santo and Blue Demon vs the Monsters. You can check it out here on YT. But, if you just want a physical copy, Monsters in Motion has it subbed.
@@AtomicSnackBar btw weird this posted on the wrong video 😱
@@DisheveledByDawn Oh, I didn't even notice that. That is weird.
Personally, 1950s SciFi has always been hit or miss to me. I've seen a few of these and not others. I think overall I like the big bug and animal type monsters best. I like that hair spray ad, and how Dracula shows up to spray her hair. It IS Dracula, right? OK, take it easy. I'm back off to the kitchen to do more cooking.
The question remains though......how did Dracula get in to peddle his VO5? She didn't invite him, as far as I know. Mysterious.
Thanks for bringing the mystery, good Sir.
Little-known fact about vampires: you have to be invited in UNLESS you’re a licensed beautician, which obviously Drac here is (with a name like “Alberto”, c’mon), then you can come & go willy-nilly 🙂
@@Gappasaurus That explains a lot. Especially why I'm feeling a little weak today...but my hair is extra fluffy.
@@AtomicSnackBar Hair-spray fingers & anemia-inducing teeth work every time 😉
I SAW THE SUN DEMON IN THE MID 60s ON CHILLER THEATRE....ALONE ...AT NIGHT ...I. NEVER FORGOT IT..
Oh wow, yeah, I can see how that would be quite memorable.
I remember seeing just the trailer for Carnival of Souls as a lad and being creeped out. That always stuck with me.
Really needed this today, ads from way before my time but a nostalgic reminder that childhood was fun
I am of the same opinion. And I like to imagine just how wild I would have gone for so many of these. I just know the young me would have flipped for the Great Garloo, King Zor, and the Robot Commando. I think I would have been all about that Silly Safari as well.
@@AtomicSnackBar I have so many happy memories of childhood, one minute I’m shooting my mates with a water canon, then back home for beans on toast (you yanks really need to try this British delicacy) and Transformers cartoons. Happy days
@@haitch2676 I actually do quite like British food. What kind of beans(and how are they prepared) go on said toast?
@@AtomicSnackBar Heinz baked beans (tinned) two slices of toasted white bread. Really simple, great hangover/comfort food
@@haitch2676 I've never gotten into baked beans myself because they are always so sweet. If I could find them just salty or seasoned I would be all about them.
My absolute all time favorite is Frankensteins Daughter. Why people put this one down and call it schlock is beyond me. I saw this when it was on tv for the first time around 1960 and I was 5 years old. I was already a fan of the Karloff monster but I wasn't expecting this. It scared the crap out of me especially the Trudy creature going after Oliver Frankenstein. And it was scary because it took place in a modern setting like next door to you. Taking this film seriously, I think it's the best Frankenstein film next to the first 3 Karloffs then next would come Hammers Evil of Frankenstein, to me the best looking monster since Karloff, all others would get lost in a mob of zombies!
Yeah, I definitely know what you mean. That's kind of something I battle against here on the channel. There's that too prevalent opinion that just because something is old it's automatically hokey and should be made fun of. Though I do have a soft spot for MST3K, I also hold a little resentment towards its legacy and things of the like for making it "cool" to make fun of old movies.
Christopher Lee's take on the monster is my all time favorite. I also quite like I Was a Teenage Frankenstein's as well. Frankenstein's Daughter is a good one as well.
Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar, Michael.
You have good taste in your monsters, sir! I would, however, like to add one that seriously belongs on this list: The alien creatures from "I Married a Monster from Outer Space".
It's quite odd. I'm a big fan of the I Married a Monster from Outer Space aliens. And that dates all the way back to the 80s when I first got my Diener Space Creatures as a lad. But other than my video about said Space Creatures, I have never covered those. No clue why. Alien conspiracy? Probably.
But, I plan to rectify that soon. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.
I've never met a man with mutton chops that wasn't also a connoisseur of b sci fi flicks.
What can I say? We're a classy lot.
Thanks, John.
I always got a kick out of perfect body horrible face. With a little effort he could have done better but then no horrible monster, so you mentioned.it by far one of my favorites with the monster's zipper on the back along with First man into space monster. Got Marshel Tompsons three favorites including Fiend without a face good stuff.
Well, I try to work out when I can. But I...oh, you probably meant the Teenage Monster. Never mind.
But yeah, I like that First Man into Space monster design as well. I haven't covered that guy yet. Nor Fiend Without a Face, but I really dig those brainy things also.
Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar, Thomas.
They didn't teach that Shakespeare play in my school. Darn it. (Sun Demon)
I went to a very classy school. Don't let the fact that it was in a shed behind a K-mart fool you.
The She-Creature has an interesting premise. Taking it further, what would happen if a bullied milquetoast was regressed to his past life as a T-Rex?
I'd watch that movie. I can just imagine the wonderful stop motion T-Rex now.
Thanks for stopping by, Ann.
@@AtomicSnackBar You're welcome.
Thought I’d already watched this, I’ve made a fool of myself! I’ll watch it now and make up for my lapse of common sense.
I watched ‘I was a Teenage Frankenstein’ just recently, think it was on a double feature disk with the Brain from Planet Arous’ another fine film from 57.
That is a killer double feature of films. Not really themed, but still both great.
And don't worry about looking foolish. This is the Snack Bar. I do it weekly.
You invoked the name of Ricou Browning. I know you know he passed on to the Great Lagoon, but did you know he recruiteed the first Weekee Wachee (I'm sure I misspelled it) Mermaids? You did, of course. The first was Ginger Stanley, who did the swimming scenes for Julie Adams in "...Black Lagoon".😊
No, sir, I sure didn't. In truth, I had to run look up what the Weeki Wachee Mermaids even were. That is quite neat nonetheless. There was certainly more to that fellow than being a fine swimmer.
If you want to see a color photo of The She Creature, look for an image of the cover of Cinefantastique magazine May 1990 (Vol.20/#5).
Wow. Sure enough. She's green.
Thanks for the tip.
The story of Frankenstein is in the public domain, but Jack Pierce's makeup for Boris Karloff in the 1931 Frankenstein movie is protected by copyright, so filmmakers who want to use the story have to give the creature a different look. The civilisation in The Mole People sounds like a variation of the future society in The Time Machine.
That's an interesting observation about The Mole People and The Time Machine. Perhaps there was a bit of influence there. Highly likely.
Now i wanna see Mole People vs Morlocks 😳
@Gappasaurus - Yes! "Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!" Mano e Mano, Under the Earth!
@@Gappasaurus I think I'd have to give the odds to the Morlocks. But that might be because of their long, flowing locks.
@@AtomicSnackBar Would you say they had _more_ locks than the Mole People? 😁
Beautiful list fun fact
Before arnold Schwarzenegger popularized the arnold press. I stole the I was a teenage Frankenstein curl press no one ever saw it and I've still never seen it in and exercise books
The world wasn't, and probably still isn't, ready for anything as powerful as the Teen Frankie Curl Press. Probably for the best you kept it on the downlow.
@@AtomicSnackBar haha true
Fab as usual...
Happy to be back. How are you?
Oh, you know. The usual woes of a 60s style Lounge Lizard in the modern age.
Nice to hear from you again.
i was kinda-sorta waiting for a mention of Don; thanks. (6:30-6:56)
not to name-drop, but he and i contributed our time and talents to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
hope he sees this video.
That's really neat. He seems like quite the spiffy fellow. I want to say the first time I ran across him was a segment on Weird TV back in '95. That was a great show.
fyi, Donald Glut also wrote the novelization for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
He is a fellow of many talents. If I'm not mistaken, he was also in a band that had an album produced by Mike of the Monkees.
He missed the cut by a couple of years, but I have a weird fondness for John Agar's mutant monster in _Hand of Death_ (1962). Agar plays an _incredibly_ irresponsible research scientist who develops the titular condition after getting exposed to experimental nerve agent. He makes matters worse by chugging an untested antidote which transforms him into a deadly turd-man who stomps around town in a trenchcoat and hat. His victims include Joe Besser _(The Three Stooges)_ and---almost---Butch Patrick of _The Munsters._ The creature's grotesque appearance has been rumored to be the inspiration for Ben Grimm, AKA The Thing of Marvel Comics, but the first issue of _The Fantastic Four_ was published in 1961 so that seems unlikely.
You know, I'm familiar with that one, but haven't seen it. Sounds like I need to though. Joe Besser and Butch Patrick? That's pretty spiffy right there.
I was doing a little looking into it. You got me curious with the Ben Grimm reference. I also saw claim of it being the other way around. That The Thing inspired the Agar mutant of the film.
I'm surprised you didn't have Godzilla as an honorable mention. The impact of that movie was almost universal.
It's a copyright thing. Japan doesn't have fair use. So getting away with using Japanese footage is quite tricky and risky. I generally just don't even bother these days. Though I guess I could have done a mention, like I did with the creature. Part 2 perhaps.
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true, iit wasn't Universal, it was Toho.
i'll see myself out.
@@deboralee1623 Congrats, Debora, you win the comment section this week.
Great list! And great info! I love the 50's sci fi movies. I just recently got a nice copy of Robot Monster. I love the She creature. I'm not sure but I feel like we didn't see breasts on a movie creature for a while after that. Maybe Species? Ah, they just had the best creatures back then!
Is it the bluray with the 3D versions as well? I got that for Christmas this year. It is a great edition. I actually tested out the oldschool 3D version and was surprised how good to actually looked.
And I think you may be right about the chesticals on female aliens. Would you count Total Recall?
No, I got the dvd but I think it also has the 3d version. Ah Total Recall! I forgot about that one. Although she was a mutant, she still skewed more towards human looking than the She creature. @@AtomicSnackBar
@@robsmoviecollection3715 I watched the 3D Robot Monster last night. It was really well done. The bubbles have never looked better.
Ah, the bubbles! @@AtomicSnackBar
"...as first told by Shakespeare..." (4:48-4:50) 👍🏾
It was odd. Toward the end there Shakespeare was quite into stories about atomic monsters. But how can you blame him?
Thanks for watching, Debora. Nice to hear from you.
At 4:45 we have the Beast, and at 4:47 we have -beauties- Beauty! 😉
BTW, Donald F. Glut was a classmate and friend of Lucas.
I see what you did there. Good stuff. Especially, considering how this channel began.
And man, Glut is a really interesting guy. I first became aware of him from Weird TV back in the 90s.
@@AtomicSnackBar I remember reading his novelization of _The Empire Strikes Back_ when the movie came out. (And yeah, that officially makes me an old fart!)
@@Driven2Beers You are in good company here. This is a channel for the old and the old at heart.
@@AtomicSnackBar You've just acquired another subscriber! 👍
@@Driven2Beers Most excellent. Welcome to the Snack Bar.
IT-THE TERROR cries over ITS lack of inclusion. (And, you know, those Martians need all the moisture they can get!)
Our buddy the Terror from Beyond Space shouldn't feel too left out. The Top Sci-fi Aliens series is more so the proper stomping ground for it.
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lol, I thought the thumb showed Bert I. Gordon's "The Amazing Colossal Man," aka "The Cyclops," not the Monster from PB, which is one of my favorite 50's horror films! It has an amazing cast, which actually look like people from a small town -- & I have the hots for Jeanne Carmen! I mean, how many period films can boast of a nude swim scene! The adult stuff went over my head when I was a kid, but in our explicit age, I find such understated scenes, as the nude swim, exquisitely erotic! As for "The Hideous Sun Demon" -- to me the film is a parable about alcoholism -- & booze is what turns Robert Clarke into a demon in the first place! Cheers Warren, demon-rummy!
You are correct indeed. When I was going through the film to grab footage, I noticed that very thing. It is rather suggestive for the time and type of movie. I could see something like that in an Ed Wood picture perhaps.
Clarke was a really interesting character. I haven't read his book, but you very well could be on the money with that one.
Thanks for watching, good Mr. Warren of the Floaters.
@@AtomicSnackBar -- I didn't know that Clarke had written a book Mr. S! I'm gonna have to check it out -- is it on the shelf by the Necronomicon? Cheers Warren, Father of his Night Floaters!
@@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves It's called To "B" or Not to "B": A Film Actor's Odyssey. But I cannot find even a used copy floating about. It's extremely rare I've found.
@@AtomicSnackBar -- Well, the guy had a sense of humour Mr S, you've got to give him that much! Cheers Warren, known for making women laugh the world over -- ouch!
Aren’t “The Cyclops” and “The Amazing Colossal Man” two different movies? 🤨
I'm disappointed and relieved that you left out the Blob. It was the scariest monster of all time, as far as I'm concerned, even out-stripping John Carpenter's Thing. After accidentally viewing it on a Saturday sci-fi show when I was about 8 years old, it scarred me (and I mean 'scarred,' not just 'scared,' I wouldn't even say the word 'blob' until my college years.
I almost don't want to tell you now, but I did cover the Blob in my Top 1950s Sci-fi Aliens episode. A favorite monster of mine as well. The movie theater scene is one of the best in sci-fi history. And to this day, I still love slime creatures and things of the like.
Thanks for watching, B.
Did you try turning them off and back on again?
Why would I ever want them off?
FOOTNOTE ; you didn't mention the other times the SHE CREATURE appeared , a brief appearance in TEEN AGE CAVEMAN , another appearance at the end of the movie THE INVISIBLE INVADERS ( the suit was a pale color, with the image blurry, but that's her alright ) and in an episode of the TWILIGHT ZONE, with a different head on it
FOOTNOTE 2 : the sea creature from DESTINATION INNERSPACE ,you mention also appeared ( albeit , in cartoon form ) in an episode of SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU . believe it or not!!!
Most excellent footnotes, Joseph. I've never seen Teenage Caveman, so that's quite interesting how she would even fit in. And do you recall which episode of Twilight Zone it was? And which episode of Scooby Doo the sea creature appeared in?
As to Invisible Invaders, was it Cuddles in that one? I was thinking it was the alien from It! the Terror from Beyond Space that Blaisdell in that one.
@@AtomicSnackBar ( GASP !! ) you're right, that IS the suit from IT ! THE TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE , my bad !!
( had to go dig up the DVD of it , and rewatch , to be sure)
As for what episode of the TWILIGHT ZONE , I don't know the titles, but it was about what appeared to a middle aged man who could change his shape. The suit is seen at the beginning, when some kids he's playing spaceman with get started as he jumps out from behind a rock as a Martian !! The brief appearance in TEEN AGE CAVEMAN is a very short clip from THE SHE CREATURE rising out of the sea . Did you know that strange looking monster in the same movie is from NIGHT OF THE BLOOD BEAST !! Corman knew to reuse , didn't he!!
As for what episode of SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU , I don't remember what title it was. Possibly the first season, I think.
Nice hearing from you , and keep 'em coming 👌 👍 😉
@@josephmatthews9866 Ah, well most excellent. I'm doing a re-watch of the Twilight Zone presently. So I will definitely be on the look out for that episode. It does sound familiar.
But you aren't kidding about Corman. I didn't know that about the Blood Beast. Another good example of that is the Venusian from It Conquered the World makes an appearance in the 1989 comedy Transylvania Twist.
@@AtomicSnackBar The Twilight Zone episode was The Fugitive with J. Pat O'Mally. I do not think the she creature costume showed up in the file Teenage Caveman. The monster is seen at the end and it looks more like a walking tree. "Napoleon Solo" stars in that film.
@@garfieldsmith332 Oh yeah. Now that I look at it, I can see that. Not sure I would have noticed had you not pointed it out though. Maybe.
Funnily enough "Monster from Piedras Blancas" came up recently. I had a chance to watch it but the blurb for it made me think it was one of those dark, blurry, grainy, low definition, "hokey" movies that wasn't worth my time. If i had known what a great monster it had...😢. It was a great monster!
What makes it great? I mean its not the predator or alien, so why bother? That's the thing about art you can't forecast what captures or excites the imagination (though some think it has to do with dark and unwholesome, antisocial, urges from the Unconscious ((Des Moines?) )).
Like Hanna-Barbera characters or Jack Kirby art or Fleischer studios or Disney or Picasso(if you like that sort of trash), there's something ..to it. Once you've seen it, it becomes familiar like the Hulk or Thing from Marvel. Hell, lets face it the monsters are the stars, but instead of Laurence Olivier you prefer the Crawling Eye! Instead of Dame Judy Dench you prefer the Deadly Spawn! Instead of Patrick Stewart you prefer Shatner!
P.S. What's the difference between a monster and a demon?
Demons come from Hell. Monsters come from the Id. Forbidden Planet taught us that.
@@tonysantiago255 My theory? If the source of the creature is Nature or science then it's a monster, if the source is supernatural then it's a demon. But what's interesting is that "evil" is associated with demons, whereas most monsters are just Nemeses.
For instance, godzilla, predator, Frankenstein, and the 6 monsters slim mentioned, are not evil. They're scary and they kill but we don't really think of them as evil. But Freddy, Jason, Dracula, Rosemary's Baby, who all either defy death or represent an agent of a "sinister" force, I consider evil. The Wolfman is a strange hybrid, even though his origin is supernatural, the origin is a "curse" so there is a kind of sympathy there. Which I think makes him a monster along the line of Frankenstein.
Therefore if demons should be associated with "evil", then monsters should be considered curses 🤬?
@kalianpublico7517 - "Veeery interesting analysis. I think you're on to something. Monsters are on occasion, cute and cuddily, as witnessed by the aforementioned " Cuddles " the She-Creature. And Monsters Inc. Frankenstein's Monster wasn't truly evil, mostly misunderstood. He only reacted to rejection and abuse. Who knows, he might have made a good servant. Or pet. Demons however come to steal, kill, and destroy and usually become politicians. Sometimes lawyers. Then politicians.
Wow, I'm a little late to the party. But what about a robot.....dressed as man.....who was created by a witch using science and magic who eats donuts in a way that is clearly evil, but also misunderstood? Asking for a friend......
@@AtomicSnackBar There are "forces" in the universe more powerful than black holes, more chaotic than war, and more perverted than pornhub. A mere whisper of these "things" is enough to spontaneously produce a new housewives show. Not even the sagest of yogis dares focuses his third eye on it. It is called...ugh ..ack..by Gygax! Nooooo...!
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😆😆😆😆😆 Jerry Warren. I have to think anyone who is a fan of his movies is also a fan of 'burlesque'. Not strippers. Burlesque. I loved seeing Whit Bissell in I was a Teenage Frankenstein. Another staple of the sci-fi genre. I am ashamedly behind in my SheCreature viewing. It is a very cool design. Thanks for the nod to Robert Clarke. Although never an A lister, I admire his determination to 'make your own d**N movie!' Which is exactly what the Hideous Sun Demon is. Man, that Paul Blaisdell deserves more credit for his contributions to so many of those awesome 50s classics. I tip my bowler to your research skills my friend. Any idea who the magician in that hairspray commercial was? He did a million voiceovers in the sixties in the cartoons I watched growing up. $125 BUCKS?!!! In 3 modern payments you mean! Rents weren't even that high back then! And it was a little portable TV. Probably made in Japan. Actually, electronics is where the East finally defeated the West. But then again, at that price, it was probably made in America. I digress. Very enjoyable flashback my friend. But if you ever turn this channel into a Jerry Warren fan channel... in the words of Robocop; "There will be... Trouble." Strippers. Okay. Burlesque. No.
😄 So...both Forbidden Planet and the Hideous Sun Demon were inspired by Shakespeare. Classics all.Your research skills know no bounds.
What if I turned it into a Jerry Warren/Doctor Syn fan channel? It would be half and half. Half Warren, half Romney Marsh?
Speaking of Robert Clarke, his book sounds like a great read. But I cannot find it anywhere. Not even an expensive used copy. Just nothing. I searched again tonight. I of course am a fan of his son as well. My favorite He-Man.
I also did a mini-search for the identity of our hairspray wielding magician. I couldn't find a thing on him either. Actually took me a moment to even find the commercial again. This is truly a night of mystery.
Something I did find though was that 125 dollars in 1955 was equal to about 1500 nowadays. So you are right indeed. That was more than rent.
@@tonysantiago255 Only the facts here at the Lounge.
@ The Wacky World Lounge - Jerry Warren meets the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh you say?! "Dems 'fightin' woids!" But considering how harsh I can be about your obsession with Ro-man, we'll call it even. Hey! I checked out your channel links and Man! It would take months to view all the stuff you've done. Especially going back to your previous channels. Kudos. Robert Clarke would be proud. I will join you in the search for his biography. Again, never a great actor, but you gotta admire his grit. And as Columbo used to say: "Oh..ah..just one more thing." I watched the She-Creature on RUclips last night and paid particular attention to the creature suit. I was humorously surprised to see that the creators had not only included spaghetti-like long hair, but Boobs! and utters! Talk about pushing the edge of those prudish censors! He was BLAIZEdelling paths back before it was fashionable.
@ The Wacky World Lounge - Congrats! Saturday at 2:30 PM and 532 veiws and still counting! Yahoo fer 50s Sci-fi.
No GOJIRA (1954) 🇯🇵 or GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (1956) 🇺🇸 ⁉️⁉️
They don't have fair use in Japan. So it's really tricky to use Japanese footage without issue. And they can block and/or strike a video if they choose. So I just err on the side of caution and avoid Japanese film these days.
Thanks for watching.
@@AtomicSnackBar oh yeah, I heard that TOHO lawyers are really brutal. It’s too bad they could tarnish the image of Godzilla.
@@treystephens6166 The one and only copyright strike I've ever gotten on the channel was from Toei for using a few Space Sheriff Gavan clips in a video. And there wasn't even audio on them.
Killer 🔪🔪🔪
Too bad there wasn't a clawed hand emoji.
Thanks for watching, Murky.
You know I'm friends with Don Glut. If you want to chat with him I could probably hook you up.
Oh yeah? I would very much enjoy talking with Mr. Glut one day. Though I would probably just ask him questions about his appearance on Weird TV. One of my all time favorite TV shows.
@@AtomicSnackBar Yeah, he's a cool guy. A few years back I was the one who came up with a Vampirella contest for modelling and that's how we met. He was one of the original writers for it and we became friends.
@@babel-fishai Many years ago I used to lurk in the toy section at the Classic Horror Film board quite often. I would occasionally see mentions of him on there. I think he would actually post from time to time.
@@AtomicSnackBar I was friends with Hershel Gordon Lewis and helped him promote Bloodmania and that was another way that I met Don.
@@babel-fishai That's quite neat as well. I bet he had some amazing stories.