MARCH 5 – The Creature from the Black Lagoon is released in 1954 – Part 1
On March 5, 1954, Universal Studios expanded their classic monster lineup with The Creature from the Black Lagoon. In Part One, Mark explores the surprising value of the film’s original poster art, shares insights from interviews revealing why the Creature is far more than a frightening design, and uncovers the emotional core that made audiences connect with him.
MARCH 5 – The Creature from the Black Lagoon – Part 1
Show Notes :
Official Movie Trailer 1954 > LINK
Original Movie Poster 1954
Auction Price – Original 1954 Poster
Classic Monster Lineup
Purchase Poster above – Designed and sold by EchoEightThree on Redbubble site > LINK
Mallory O’Meara book :
“The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick ” > LINK
Karoly Grosz’s Classic Posters for Universal 1930’s Monster Movies > LINK
Creature from the Black Lagoon Unofficial Website – Photos / Toys / Pressbook + much more ! > LINK
Opening Night Crowd in 1954 – The Creature from the Black Lagoon
The Victoria Advocate Newpaper Movie Ad and Article
Sunday May 23 1954
Joe Rogan Interview with Rick Baker – Spotify > LINK
Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine Ad – May 28th 1964
Aurora Monster Model kits
‘An American Werewolf in London’ | Crafting Rick Baker’s Oscar-Winning Werewolf > LINK
Rick Baker’s Gillman design for Director John Carpenter – This version was never made.
The Shape of Water Behind the Scenes & VFX Breakdown > LINK
Glen Keane on Beauty and the Beast transformation sequence > LINK
The Creature from the Black Lagoon – Publicity Shots – 1954
Copyright – Universal International Pictures
