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In praise (kinda) of ‘The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms’ (1953)

August 4, 2011 By Kathy Shaidle

And You Thought It Was… Safe?

Vindication’s an exciting thing. I won’t try to deny that. But Our Hero, Prof. Tom, seems extraordinarily happy for someone who watched a giant monster bury his colleague under an avalanche half a movie ago. All I’m saying is, from the size of the grin he sports through this back half of the film, the hospital must’ve sent him home with some serious anti-depressants.

At least Dr. Elson can use his dedication to Science as an excuse for suddenly being stupid…

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