axe_maker This is a great documentary. Like most documentaries I see, I knew little-to-nothing about the subject matter, but I was fascinated and captivated by the Gill-Man's story from beginning to end.The classic film footage cut with the old NBC "Abbott & Costello" commercials and publicity stills are all priceless. The interviews with today's collectors and super-fans are beyond interesting...to call them 'Trekkie-like' would almost be fair if it wasn't also almost insulting.I would have liked to have seen more footage with the surviving actors, writers and producers (a la "Rico almost drowned on the first day")- and maybe even more of the latter day reunion in Florida- but what was there was obviously carefully crafted and very well put together.I'd see it again and I'd definitely add it to my collection. I hope to see this documentary as part of any DVD anniversary and/or remake add-on, at the very least.

webewags I really was amazed at the high quality of this work, especially after not expecting much when I arrived. So were the two friends who accompanied me recently to a screening in Manhattan. The depth of the interviews and passion generated by all involved with the project shines through from the opening to the end. It took us back to another era and a classic film, but not without missing any of the contemporary significance. I have just a passing interest in the genre, but I left the theater wanting to know more - and the movie has prompted me to seek more background in other horror films. All in all, I think we might just be looking at "The Sleeper of the Year'' with Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man. If you check it out, I think you just might agree.

natty_provo You know how one thinks they have an understanding on subcultures that exist all around us and then you are introduced to a specific subculture and all of the sudden you are like "Holy crap, this stuff is totally crazy"? That is what happened to me when I watched "Creature Feature" at the Tribeca Screening Room on Dec 16th. The total chaos that I witnessed in this movie on the fans of the Gill-Man, from the fanatics at the conventions to the known stars as Benicio Del Toro and Dan Roebuck, was entertainment at its finest. I do not want to sound harsh and call people "freaks" but I am! I loved those Gil-Man freaks and this documentary did a great job on showing the true love of the Creature.

Andrew Usually when I get the chance to sit in a comfortable seat and the lights are dim, I fall asleep. However, The 50 Years of the Gill-Man kept me thoroughly entertained the entire length of the film. This well-constructed documentary is not only informative but a comic treasure. Filled with colorful commentaries of creature memories, the film seamlessly details the evolution of the Creature and how the movie and character have remained at the forefront of pop culture for the last 50 years. And if enough people have the pleasure of seeing this documentary, I am positive the Creature will honored for another 50 years.