A 1950s creature movie can be awful and that's OK if its so bad its good- some are hilarious or have a fun goofy monster ("The Giant Claw"). Unfortunately The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues has none of the awful plus factors going for it. Its slow, boring and directed by someone who lacked the ability to either reach up to make good film or to reach down to the lowest Ed Wood levels of schlock. And the monster here is not campy or anything.
Cathy Downs was capable of giving good performances, as was perennial leading man Kent Taylor. Downs looks fine as she wears various sporty outfits, swimsuits etc. but unfortunately that is all her role requires, no acting is even remotely required. Taylor seems rather bemused as he knows this movie is not redeemable even as camp.
I watch this movie because I like the cast, but the silly monster that bobs around the surface in shallow water has no impact at all.
A 1950's monster film completist will need this in their collection but other than such enthusiasts I doubt that anyone else would be interested.
Cathy Downs was capable of giving good performances, as was perennial leading man Kent Taylor. Downs looks fine as she wears various sporty outfits, swimsuits etc. but unfortunately that is all her role requires, no acting is even remotely required. Taylor seems rather bemused as he knows this movie is not redeemable even as camp.
I watch this movie because I like the cast, but the silly monster that bobs around the surface in shallow water has no impact at all.
A 1950's monster film completist will need this in their collection but other than such enthusiasts I doubt that anyone else would be interested.