This 1957 classic, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen, has never been shown, to my recollection, on "Svengoolie," and I have not seen it since I was a kid. The Mighty Ymir, as the creature is called, is one of filmdom's more interesting monsters, especially, as it first hatches from a gelatinous suppository that found its way to Earth from Venus, is just so cute you want to keep it for a pet! I know I did! See, girls????????? Isn't it just the cutest thing?
Unfortunately, it grows to tremendous size, and then all Italy--yes, it is set primarily in Rome!!!!!!!!--trembles before its onslaught! If only it had stayed cute and domesticated.
I just love the Mighty Ymir, darlings, and you will, too.
Don't miss this rarely seen film, tonight at 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
Thanks for the heads up on this one. I have never seen it.
Mistress Maddie, Hope you enjoyed it. The special effects were great.
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