Classic Monsters of the Movies: Revenge of the Creature is a recommended supplement to Nige Burton & Jamie Jones' revised, Creature from the Black Lagoon, deluxe edition (see earlier, April post).
Revenge of the Creature is a fascinating, 3-D follow-up to Universal's original hit, which transports the Gill-man to Ocean Harbor Oceanarium (Florida's Marineland), where he's put on undignified display before achieving a rattling escape, a la King Kong.
Burton & Jones cover the production's development, while comparing its content to the hard-to-rival original. They also offer insights on director Jack Arnold; producer/cowriter William Alland; screenwriter Martin Berkeley; and the movie's stars: John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield, Nestor Paiva, Brett Halsey, Clint Eastwood (in a memorable cameo), and as the Gill-man, Ricou Browning (underwater) and Tom Hennesy (on land).
As with Classic Monsters' Creature from the Black Lagoon volume, Revenge ... contains rare photos, impressive, publicity materials, "Quotable Quotes" and delightful trivia.
I consider Revenge ... a stand-out sequel and Burton & Jones' "ultimate guide" a stand-out issue for its research and meticulous analysis. (I do hope that the deft duo fashions a Creature Walks Among Us edition to complete the saga. There's no doubt that such would prove oh-so-enriching.)
Purchase Classic Monsters of the Movies' Revenge of the Creature at
https://www.classic-monsters.com/shop/product/revenge-of-the-creature-1955-ultimate-guide-magazine/
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