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Rating:  - Our Mr. Big
For this baby boomer who grew up in the 50's, Bert I. Gordon was my George Lucas. He brought amazing creatures right into our movie theatres. In retrospect, I'm very grateful to him for many hours of enjoyment in that dark movie house. Yeah, these effects are nowhere what is done now, but I didn't know that at that time. I was just a kid in awe of what was on the screen. I loved "The Spider" (as it was called back then). The remake was a real letdown for those of us who enjoyed seeing the overhead shot of a girl screaming her head off, with her 50's skirt caught in the door of her car as the spider approaches. I love the idea that rock 'n roll awakens the spider, who then goes on a rampage all over town. And, yeah, that poor baby alone on a deserted street was very a disturbing sight. Mr. BIG was all about bringing entertainment to the massses, ready to scare us, thrill us and giving us our money's worth for an afternoon. "War of the Colossal Beast" was another reason that made going to the movies on a weekend just a thrill. Thank you, Mr. Gordon.
Rating: - MEMOREIS MEMORIES WOW
i remember being 11 yrs old and going to see these movies. the spider one i had to get because way back then i hung around the olive recreation center in burbank ca.
the rock-n-roll band in this movie was headed by my friend dick de augustine ,his brother and paul the sax player. they were old in their early 20's.i watched that again 49 yrs later and what memories. now it looks corny but then it was scary. i wish that the amazing colossal man was available also but the sequel is very good.if you remember these movies. buy them because they are not shown very often
the prints are crystal clear but the price "go for it"
Rating:  - Great old monster movies!
I'm a sucker for the old classic black and white monster movies and these two are just perfect if you like that kind of movie. There's nothing like a giant spider chasing you, or a giant man with an agenda ticked off at the world! Sure they're corny by today's standards, but that's part of their charm and they are great entertainment. Safe for the family also - no swear words, nudity, etc. What a refreshing change!
Rating: - Earth Vs. The Spider/War of the Colossal Beast
These are two wonderful old films that bring back so many memories of happier times. I used to watch these wonderful old horror films on Double Chiller Theatre every Saturday night. The movies did not start until 11:30 and I used to beg my mother to let me sit up and watch the double feature. She said yes most times and I'd always make my sister sit up with me, but she would always fall asleep. However I would still end up getting so nervous and scared watching these movies that I'd be up the rest of the night. As for the movies, both are tons of 1950's fun. The transfers are excellent on both films and the sound is great as well. If you love these wonderful old black and white horror films of the 1950's, I would highly recommend this set as you will not be disappointed. I only hope "I Was A Teenage Werewolf" and "I Was A Teenage Frankenstein" are released soon.
Rating: - Hugo! Hey Ugo. Who's calling for Hugo?
The fact that the movie marque in Earth Vs. The Spider is War of the Colossal Beast makes perfect sense to put these two B.I.G movies together. favorite parts: when the kids who wanna practice call out for Hugo! what a laugh riot. And those chinos look to be painted on! The dance is the bomb, with finger snapping kids and crazy flippin' dance moves! The faces of teenage shock as the spider comes back to life are worth the price of admission alone. The blood covered crying baby all alone on the street after the spider has wrecked the town was very disturbing. Another Paul Blaisdell prop job well done. Uncle Elmo aka the motorcycle cop drained of blood and aged to a 90 year old corspe was pretty cool. I haven't got to the 2nd feature yet but my childhood memory of the screaming bus load of teenage kids as the behemoth peeks on in through the windows......brrrrr. scary nightmare image.
recommended. I just finished War of the Colossal Beast. "that truck had a radio and heater, but it didn't have wings!" Whomever said this movie was boring was wrong. Tension builds as the mystery deepens. Poor Miguel sceams loud enough and agonizingly enough to wake the dead and make 'em weep! Dig those crazy starburst sconces on the wall of Col. Manning's Sister's house! Like Wild! And the bad Americano hiring illegal aliens to do work cheap...get the picture!!!? This movie is colossal fun indeed.
recommended!! Forgot to mention in my Spider review, the sheriff addressing the operator "Okay, Sister". High camp!! Also check out the magazine laying next to Paul as he camps out on his retro couch, its Famous Monsters of Filmland First Issue!!! How cool is that?
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