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2.8/10 • 31

1954-11-011h 11m

HorrorScience Fiction

Half Man! Half Monster!

A botanical expedition to the Himalayas captures a Yeti and brings it back alive to Los Angeles, where it escapes and runs amok, seeking food.

Directors
W. Lee Wilder
Editors
Jodie Copelan

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  1. Paul Langton

    Paul Langton

    Dr. Frank Parrish

  2. Leslie Denison

    Leslie Denison

    Peter Wells

  3. Teru Shimada

    Teru Shimada

    Subra

  4. William Phipps

    William Phipps

    Lt. Dunbar

  5. Lock Martin

    Lock Martin

    The Snow Creature

  6. Rollin Moriyama

    Rollin Moriyama

    Leva

  7. Robert Kino

    Robert Kino

    Inspector Karma

  8. George Douglas

    George Douglas

    Corey Jr.

  9. Robert Bice

    Robert Bice

    Mr. Fleet

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talisencrw

Apr 6, 2016

4/10

This is all of the evidence that you need that heredity is not as important as environment. I have now watched a few movies by both W. Lee Wilder and his younger brother, Billy Wilder, and there is really no comparison possible. It is as if the milkman or the mailman was responsible for one of their births, rather than them both having the same biological father. Here, in 'The Snow Creature', we have at several different times and places in the film the EXACT SAME shots of the yeti lurching forward and retreating. There is nothing even remotely approaching the buildup of suspense, or plot credibility. Yes, lesser budgets meant that W. Lee had to work with far lesser talent, both in terms of cast and crew, than his legendary, award-winning sibling. Also, depending on scripts from his son was definitely a step down from the likes of I.A.L. Diamond, Billy's long-time very gifted collaborator. Yet other no-budget directors did great work--there is no credible excuse. And if you're interested, the film is a fun WTF watch--just don't have any preconceptions of filmic brilliance, or even credibility, from this portion of the Wilder family. Billy was estranged from his older brother and considered him 'a dull son of a bitch'. If any of the films I have seen of W. Lee are to be considered 'Exhibit A', then Billy was absolutely and sadly correct in this assertion.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
himalaya mountain rangebotanistyetilos angeles, californiasherpamonster movie