The She-Creature (1956)

A mysterious hypnotist reverts his beautiful assistant back into the form of a prehistoric sea monster that she was in a past life.

Director:

Edward L. Cahn

Writers:

Lou Rusoff (story), Lou Rusoff (screenplay),

Stars:

Chester Morris, Tom Conway, Cathy Downs

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chester Morris	...	Dr. Carlo Lombardi
Tom Conway	...	Timothy Chappel
Cathy Downs	...	Dorothy Chappel
Lance Fuller	...	Dr. Ted Erickson
Ron Randell	...	Police Lt. Ed James
Frieda Inescort	...	Mrs. Chappel
Marla English	...	Andrea Talbott
Frank Jenks	...	Plainclothes Sgt. with Lt. James
El Brendel	...	Olaf
Paul Dubov	...	Johnny
William Hudson	...	Bob (as Bill Hudson)
Flo Bert	...	Marta
Jeanne Evans	...	Mrs. Brown
Kenneth MacDonald	...	Police Doctor with Prof. Anderson
Jack Mulhall	...	Lombardi's Lawyer

Storyline

Using hypnosis, Dr. Carlo Lombardi claims that he can have his patients regress and recover memories from their past lives, thereby proving that reincarnation exists. He also claims that the spirit of these past lives can be brought forth to take physical form.. A series of violent murders by a creature that seems to disappear into the sea suggests that Lombardi's claim may be correct. The medical and scientific community believe him to be a complete fraud but one enterprising businessman sees the opportunity to make a small fortune with Lombardi's ability.

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Plot Keywords:

hypnotist | murder | monster | spirit | reincarnation | 

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Taglines:

Hypnotized! Reincarnated as a monster from hell!

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 1956 (USA)

Also Known As:

Geschöpf des Schreckens

Filming Locations:

Paradise Cove - 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Golden State Productions, Selma Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Ryder Sound Services)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1956, American International released this film on a double bill with It Conquered the World.

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Goofs

When he first goes into the house at the start, Ted has his pipe in his mouth, but when he finds the murder victims in the next shot, it has vanished.

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Quotes

Andrea Talbott: [to Lombardi about Erickson] I have found the power to resist you. He has given it to me.

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Connections

Referenced in How to Make a Monster (1958)

User Reviews

A bit too dull.

Hypnotist reverts his lovely assistant back to a monstrous creature that she once was and uses it to attack his enemies.

The She Creature is one of the lesser monster flicks of the 50's. While granted the film does create some atmospheric creepiness, it's all a bit too sluggish and underdeveloped to be a satisfying horror picture. Even with a decent-looking B monster, which doesn't get enough screen time, this movie is lacking in suspense and over all the story just isn't as intriguing as one would think. There's just not enough here to keep interest or to be partly entertaining. I recommend watching this one on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

* 1/2 out of ****