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One sheet, This poster is for the 1959 cult horror classic "Attack of the Giant Leeches" (also known simply as The Giant Leeches), an independently produced B-movie directed by Bernard L. Kowalski and produced by Gene Corman.
Movie Synopsis
Set in the Florida Everglades, the story follows a series of mysterious disappearances in the local swamp.
The Monsters: A pair of oversized, intelligent, and mutated leeches—possibly altered by radiation from nearby Cape Canaveral—inhabit an underwater cave.
The Victims: The creatures drag locals to their cavern, keeping them alive to slowly drain their blood. Notable victims include Liz Walker (played by Yvette Vickers) and her lover, who are forced into the swamp at gunpoint by her jealous husband.
The Resolution: Game warden Steve Benton (Ken Clark) and Doc Grayson (Tyler McVey) eventually discover the lair. They destroy the creatures and their cavern using dynamite, though the film ends with a hint that some leeches may have survived.
Cast and Production
Starring: Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard, Michael Emmet, Tyler McVey, and Bruno VeSota.
Budget: The film was made on a very low budget of approximately $70,000 and shot in just eight days.
Legacy: It is well-remembered as a prime example of 1950s creature features and was famously featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 |
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