[9][10] Having insufficient funds to pay for basic sound transfers or extensive post-production dubbing, Savage ultimately hired Larry Burrell, a radio news reader[11] whose other film credits include They Saved Hitler's Brain and the nudie cutie Not Tonight Henry, to narrate the entire film. [Note 2] Savage used this familial association to attract potential investors for the film: in exchange for receiving any of the film's profits, for a few hundred dollars Savage reportedly offered these investors a small part in the film. The things I can do with my Spirograph. [2] Sound reels for a later portion of the film had gone missing, so Thourlby added constant and occasionally intrusive narration. [15] TV Guide described The Creeping Terror as "pure camp," and claimed it might be the second-worst horror film ever made, behind only Plan 9 from Outer Space. THE CREEPING TERROR (1964) I never pay attention to IMDb scores… I like to watch something and get my own feel for a film or television show. Savage was born as Arthur Nelson White, and was sometimes known as Art J. Nelson and Arthur White. [5], Principal photography began in late 1962, but instead of shooting at scenic Lake Tahoe as Silliphant had expected, a muddy pond at Spahn Ranch in Simi Valley, California was used. [13] In 1994, The Creeping Terror was featured in episode #606 of Mystery Science Theater 3000;[14] the cast, crew and viewers of the program became noted critics of the film. Following this payment, the then 21-year-old Silliphant returned three days later with the original nine-page film treatment that he had "made up" based only on an earlier, vague idea for the story. "), even more random music (startlingly awful music) and under-mixed sound effects. They are on the large end of practical effects puppets but … The attack proves ineffective, however, and failing to retreat or otherwise walk away, all but two of the troops are devoured. Silliphant's other brother, Stirling, was at the time a successful writer, having written extensively for television shows that included Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Perry Mason, and he co-created Naked City and Route 66. Sheriff - Eaten by The Creeping Terror. While I have seen this episode of MST3K a long time ago, I usually don't mark a film as watched through seeing a commentary of it; after all, they're very transformative. Young Katy, Gustav's niece, will involve herself in a devilish cult, and become an instrument of Justice in the region. Yes, it’s true it’s terrible even when judged by the standards of the most elite cheesy films that have been dubbed a ‘turkey’… A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south. Whatever the case, Allan Silliphant did NOT write The Creeping Terror. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Creeping_Terror&oldid=1014936842, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Brendon Boone as Barney the Deputy (credited as Norman Boone), Louise Lawson as Blonde Girl in Gold Pants, {{Internet Archive film|id=TheCreepingTerror|name=The Creeping Terror, This page was last edited on 29 March 2021, at 20:57. [9] In 2009, his wife Lois wrote a "tell-all" novel that featured her life with Savage, albeit using aliases. It is everywhere. Caldwell then decides to throw a live grenade, with the resultant explosion destroying the creature. Two of the troops enter the craft, examine its contents, and report back to Caldwell the presence inside of a large, tethered creature. List of films featuring extraterrestrials, "The Creep Behind the Camera (Documentary Movie),", "Review: The Creep Behind The Camera (2014), Screamfest review by Lee Christian. The Creeping Terror (a.k.a. Add the first question. Nelson/Vic Savage. Film Center Studios, Glendale, California, USA. Widely considered to be one of the worst films of all time, The Creeping Terror has become a cult film. After briefly examining the dead creature's tissue, Bradford hurriedly returns to the spacecraft and therein somehow triggers an explosion. Exec: Dick Phillips Assoc Prod: K. Alden and Carlos B. The Crawling Monster) is a 1964 horror-science fiction film directed and produced by, and starring, Vic Savage. A young woman is terrorized by her deceased fiancé's demented mother who blames her for her son's death. While driving along a highway in fictional Angel County in California, a sheriff's deputy, Martin Gordon (Vic Savage) and his wife Brett (Shannon O'Neil) meet Martin's uncle, sheriff Ben (Byrd Holland), and together they investigate a reported plane crash site. The Creeping Terror is a 1964 horror film directed by Vic Savage. (TV Movie 1964). It's so bad it commands your attention, but the pacing is so slow it can only really be watched in fast forward. I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: Jurassic Shark. Jonah Falcon . Believing the absent ranger might be inside, Ben enters the craft by crawling underneath it. Later in the production there was conflict between writer and director, with Silliphant frustrated that Savage did not share his vision that the story was intended to be outrageous. A giant lizard terrorizes a rural Texas community and a heroic teenager attempts to destroy the creature. Theatrical trailer for the one and only Creeping Terror! ", "An interview with Pete Schuermann, director of 'The Creep Behind the Camera'. Phoenix, AZ Assets (1/31/2014) Atlanta, GA Assets (2/28/2014) Boulder, CO Assets (3/22/2014) Although Martin fails to destroy the spacecraft's transmitter equipment, the dying Bradford says that the creatures' home planet might not even exist anymore, concluding that "only God knows for sure. The Crawling Monster)[1] is a 1964 horror-science fiction film directed and produced by, and starring, Vic Savage. A sheriff, his wife, and a "handsome" scientist battle it to the end, with a sub plot about the evils of bachelorhood. Camilla's Secret Manual (Expert) is needed to unlock this skill, available through the Expert Training Skill Quest or Item Mall. Nelson. Shortly thereafter loud screams, along with growls like those of a lion, are heard from the craft, after which Martin radios for help. [8][Note 3], There is minimal dialogue in the film, with nearly all vocalization provided in expository format by a narrator. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Savage/Nelson/White was apparently never heard from again in the context of film production, and he reportedly died of liver failure in 1975, aged 41. A space capsule crash-lands on Earth, and the astronaut aboard disappears. Victims. Horror. Certificate: Passed Suitable for an horror/low budget old movies soundtrack with a sinister sense of humour [16], This article is about the 1964 film. Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture. The creeping horror was me that night when I gave him that fatal overdose. The Creeping Terror is, hands down, the worst "movie" I have ever seen in my entire life. So I won’t mention that this film got a whopping 2.1 and is considered one of THE WORST films ever made. Post Nov 21, 2016 #558 2016-11-21T04:01 A newly married couple arrives at the home of the husband's late wife, where the gardens have been maintained by a gardener faithful to the dead woman's memory. The Creeping Terrors are killed after they are blown up with grenades. It is eventually revealed that the spacecraft containing the creature also contains another, similar creature that gets loose as soon as the first one is stopped. THE CRAWLING MONSTER a.k.a. The Crawling Monster) is a 1964 horror-science fiction film directed and produced by, and starring, Vic Savage. The second creature is eventually defeated as well. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [1], Because The Creeping Terror would not be suitable for wide release and would, at best, have been relegated to drive-in theaters and second run showings, it was sold in 1976 as part of a syndication package of films for local television stations. 606 - THE CREEPING TERROR (1963; NR; 75m) a.k.a. For the horror video game, see. If I'm understanding the August 17 item correctly, Medallion TV sold something called CREEPING TERROR to sixteen different television stations, covering a wide swath of the U.S., in 1964. Bikini Girl - Eaten whole by The Creeping Terror. DANGEROUS CHARTER (alternate) Plot: A slow-moving alien rug monster manages somehow to catch and swallow many people. These shameless idiots actually lost or destroyed or never made a soundtrack, so they substituted bad narration (complete with weird pseudo-psychological non-sequitor explanations of characters' motivations), random dubbing of snatches of dialogue ("My god! Widely considered to be one of the worst films of all time,[2] The Creeping Terror has become a cult film.[3]. In John Stanley's Revenge of the Creature Features Movie Guide (1988), the resultant creature is described as "...an elongated alien monster resembling a clumsy shag rug..."[7] Because of Savage's difficulties in securing financing, filming was episodic and did not conclude until 1963. Monster Class: Alien Monster Type: Insect-like Size: 13 feet tall, 20 feet long Powers:-Strong enough to flip a car-Slow as they are, but when chasing their legs grew long Running out of time and money, Nelson had no choice but to throw together the legendary "walking pile of carpets" that bad-movie buffs have come to know and love. Soon, eerie events lead the new wife to think she's losing her mind. At the site, the group encounters the abandoned truck of a forest ranger, the ranger's hat, and an alien spacecraft that resembles a camping trailer; a large, slow-moving, slug-like creature had earlier emerged from the craft, and departed prior to the group's arrival. A mute alien creature lands on Earth in a NASA rocket and starts ingesting people. What really sets this movie apart from other bad films is the makers' utter lack of embarrassment at the disastrous technical execution of the film. This conflict, and Silliphant's belief that the film would harm, rather than enhance, his family's reputation, especially that of his brother Stirling, ultimately led to his departure from the production. In response to Martin's request for assistance, a "special unit" of military troops, commanded by Col. James Caldwell (John Caresio) and traveling in the back of a light-duty, civilian truck arrives at the site. A creature that looks like a cross between a Chinese dragon puppet and the Pope sucks up people into its maw. It was and is a part of us. An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.J." A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it. The Creeping Terrors are large carpet-like affairs that are apparently operated by three or more people under the rug. [Note 1] Although Robert Silliphant is the credited writer, the original story was written by his younger brother Allan Silliphant (later known as Al Silliman Jr., and who would go on to write, produce, and direct the 1969 softcore comedy film The Stewardesses). Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. Here is another drive-in sci fi catastrophy that by comparison makes Ed Wood look like Cecil B DeMille. Written by 21 of 26 people found this review helpful. However, only a few days before shooting was to begin, the monster was stolen. That credit goes to Robert Silliphant who went on to write The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-up Zombies (1964). Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. 8 talking about this. As the creature prepares to devour Bradford, it is killed in a collision with Martin's arriving police car. A creature that looks like a cross between a Chinese dragon puppet and the Pope sucks up people into its maw. The creeping horror was my father the day he accidentally murdered his girlfriend and stabbed his best friend to death to protect himself. As the investigation proceeds, the departed creature stalks the countryside and, despite its markedly awkward and slow pace of ambulation, successfully approaches, attacks and eats a bikini-clad girl, a housewife hanging laundry, Grandpa Brown (Jack King) and his grandson Bobby (Pierre Kopp), picnickers at a "hootenanny" (one of whom attempts to stop the creature by swatting it with a guitar), numerous teenage couples, including a blonde girl in gold pants (Louise Lawson), at a community dance hall (at which time some attendees engage each other in fisticuffs), and couples in their cars at a lovers' lane (about which the film's narrator states that "anyone who experienced that catastrophe, and survived, would never go there again. A sheriff, his wife, and a "handsome" scientist battle it to the end, with a sub plot about the evils of bachelorhood. Is there a connection between the missing man and the monster roaming the area? The wikitext should be changed to reflect this fact. Teenagers from a rural community and their high school science teacher join forces to battle a giant mutant spider. Sometimes it's better to be afraid than brave. "), Following the lover's lane incident, Caldwell orders his troops to attack the creature, telling Bradford that the creature would be captured alive if possible. As with The Beast of Yucca Flats, another closet challenger, The Creeping Terror’s most manifest quirk is that it mostly features narration in lieu of dialog. After they realized that the band name was already used by a metal band they decided to change the name after about 6 month into The Creeping Terrors. The next day, "the world's leading authority on space emissions," Dr. Bradford (William Thourlby), arrives to direct the ongoing investigation, which includes examination of the creature and the spacecraft's analog devices. A newly-married deputy sheriff (director Arthur Nelson), a handsome scientist and an army "special unit" manage to defeat the creature. Some parts of the film he could not explain because of their lack of apparent narrative purpose, and the plot gets hazy. Creeping Terror's best quality is by far its impeccable production quality and graphics. Although this explosion mortally injures Bradford, it does not damage the craft or its instrumentation, and it allows the tethered creature to exit. [12], With Savage having disappeared, the main financier, William Thourlby (who appeared in the film as Dr. Bradford), acquired the remaining film stock and had an edited version created in an attempt to recoup some of his investment. Overview of The Creeping Terror, 1964, directed by Randy Starr, with Vic Savage, Shannon O'Neil, William Thourlby, at Turner Classic Movies Quickly earning a reputation as the worst movie ever made, it tells of the arrival of an unconvincing alien life-form (a shambling carpet creature made of plastic tubing, wire and soap) that devours its picnicking, dancing and guitar-playing victims. Bradford then explains to Martin and Brett that the creatures were "mobile" laboratories designed to consume human beings, analyze the bodies chemically to detect weaknesses, and from the spacecraft transmit the acquired information into outer space. The Creeping Terrors were creatures from the 1964 B-movie The Creeping Terror. Generic and uninteresting stalkers aside, the art direction and overall look of the game are incredible for a downloadable 3DS release. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. You must see it. funny sci-fi/horror movie from 1964, directed by Vic Savagehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057970/ In the early twentieth century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone. Regarding our star, the ‘Creeping Terror’ itself, rumor has it that Nelson had a more elaborate design constructed for the movie, but it was stolen before filming began. ", The Creeping Terror was directed, produced and edited by "Vic Savage" (an alias) under the name A. J. aka known as The Creeping Terror (1964). This is because Savage either shot scenes without regard to the professional quality of the sound, the sound was improperly transferred (or not transferred at all, as a cost-saving measure) to 35mm mag stock, or the original soundtracks were lost. [9] Prior to the film's alleged release, however, Savage was repeatedly sued, and facing a possible indictment on charges of fraud, he vanished. Use the HTML below. The Creeping Terror is another. [2], Savage might have checked into a motel with a silent picture-only Moviola to quickly assemble the finished film. This FAQ is empty. The plot is centered upon an extraterrestrial, slug-like creature that attacks and eats people whole in a small American town. A religious sect led by Gustav Weil hunts all women suspected of witchcraft, killing a number of innocent victims. The Creeping Terrors possess the following powers and abilities: Powerful jaws; DNA sample collection; giant mouth for swallowing prey; Fate. In case you're interested (and I can't imagine why you would be) it's about alien monsters that devour lots of people head first, most of them girls in miniskirts. This attack is accomplished by the troops standing close together, walking slowly toward the creature as a unit, and firing their small caliber firearms. Written by Jonah Falcon Plot Summary | Add Synopsis [6] When the film's special effects creator was not paid for his work, he allegedly stole the original creature costume a day prior to shooting, forcing Savage and his remaining crew to assemble a poorly constructed replica. (2014), a docudrama film about the making of The Creeping Terror, Allan Silliphant claimed he was paid $1,500 by Savage. Horror’s “Worst” Films – The Creeping Terror (1964) By 1964 Stirling Silliphant was a respected writer for television and would go on to write some of … Title: FOUND AT LAST!! Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank do their laundry as they force Mike and company to watch The Creeping Terror (1964), a jaw-droppingly bad horror flick about a space alien that looks like a large carpet with people under it. Mark Tenser, President and CEO of B-Movie Studio Crown International Pictures, Dies, The Creep Behind the Camera Blu-ray Review. The plot is centered upon an extraterrestrial, slug-like creature that attacks and eats people whole in a small American town. [2], When interviewed by director Pete Schuermann for The Creep Behind the Camera (aka Creep!) Was this review helpful to you? View production, box office, & company info. It isn't just that the monster is an old carpet, the exterior of the spaceship appears to be a garage door, and the editing is so incongruous it seems almost abstract. The Creeping Terror (a.k.a. ", "The Creeping Terrible! The Creeping Terror (a.k.a. The Creeping Terrors were creatures from the 1964 B-movie The Creeping Terror. Alf Sillman Jr. (The Stewardesses) Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The Cinephile Detox: 7/30 - Watch a movie with less than a 2 (average rating) on Letterboxd. According to rumors, a more impressive looking monster was originally designed and built for the movie. 50 1950's and 1960's Sci Fi that you need to see! 606: The Creeping Terror by Wyn Hilty. Trapped below a creepy abandoned mansion deep in the forest, a group of friends find themselves on the run from a terrifying monster. A sheriff, his wife, and a "handsome" scientist battle it to the end, with a sub plot about the evils of bachelorhood. 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