Android holding a woman on the poster for Forbidden Planet (1956)
B-movies had existed before the 1950s, but this was arguably the decade where that whole genre/type of movie really hit its stride. Low-budget films from this decade that tell stories without too much excess by way of runtime, and usually within the horror or sci-fi genres, still have a certain charm when watched today. There’s also a little more innocence to the B-movies of this era, compared to the also great but sometimes sleazy B-grade movies of, say, the 1980s.
9 'The Giant Claw' Director: Fred F. Sears Viewed one way, The Giant Claw could be called one of the worst giant monster movies of all time, but viewed in a similar way to the aforementioned Plan 9 from Outer Space, it can be kind of fun. The most striking thing about it is just how odd the giant monster at its center is, looking like a turkey/vulture hybrid that’s dealing with the worst hangover known to mankind .
A Bucket of Blood benefits from combining a horror-heavy storyline with some dark comedy, and the fact it doesn’t take itself too seriously makes it easier to enjoy. It follows an accident-prone artist as he begins to find certain violent acts improve his success as an up-and-coming sculptor, with the plot doing a surprisingly good job at tracking his moral descent while being very funny and quite entertaining.
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is pretty no-nonsense, simply following various small people as they plan how to take down this new threat. The special effects work for the time is all pretty strong, and there’s a good deal of entertainment value to be found here. Though it didn’t start a decades-long franchise, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms still shouldn’t be overlooked or forgotten about.
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