Elvira, the mistress of the dark, hosts this frightening and fun look at the monster movie.
With an emphasis on drive-in fright flicks of the'50s and'60s, this documentary studies both the creation of these monsters as well as the effect they have had on audiences. There is even a special cultural comparison section, contrasting the American and British monster movies to those which have been successful in Japan. Interviews include special effects wizard, Ray Harryhausen and science fiction author/filmmaker Don Glut. With clips from such beloved creature features as the original KING KONG and MIGHTY JOE YOUNG, JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS and GODZILLA VS. THE SMOG MONSTER.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Single Side - Dual LayerAudio: Stereo 2.0 - English
