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Behemoth, the Sea Monster
a.k.a. The Behemoth, The Giant Behemoth Director: Douglas Hickox, Eugène Lourié Cast: John Turner, Leigh Madison, Jack MacGowran, Henry Vidon

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  • DVD Release Date: 06/26/2007
  • Original Release: 1959
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 27,634

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Commentary by veteran special effects creators Dennis Muren and Phil Tippett; Theatrical trailer; Subtitles: English & Français; (Main feature. Bonus material/trailer may not be subtitled).

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Giant Behemoth
1. Credits [1:19]
2. Biological Chain Reaction [3:43]
3. "Behemoth!" [4:53]
4. Dead Fish and Stuff [2:28]
5. Same as Hiroshima [3:50]
6. Isn't Very Pretty [4:23]
7. Something Came Out [3:20]
8. Built-In X-Ray [5:57]
9. In His Sights [3:18]
10. Unidentified Species [4:25]
11. Burning Sensation [1:34]
12. Paleosaurus [4:37]
13. Gone in a Flash [4:59]
14. Ferry Disaster [3:40]
15. Evacuations [4:20]
16. Radium Warhead [2:43]
17. Ashore in London [7:01]
18. Night Terror [4:30]
19. Two-Man Submarine [4:06]
20. Fire! [3:11]
21. Report From America [1:17]

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A perennial of the "Shock Theatre" TV circuit of the 1950s, The British The Giant Behemoth owes a great deal to the earlier American sci-fier The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. A Cornish fisherman is found covered with what looks like radiation burns. Before he dies, the fisherman utters the word "behemoth," citing a monster alluded to in the Bible. It isn't long before England is besieged by a dinosaur-like monstrosity, evidently the by-product of atomic fallout. Only a high-powered torpedo stands between the Giant Behemoth and the helpless British citizenry. The film's stop-motion animation is pretty good, considering the tight budget; all the title character lacks is the distinctive personality of a King Kong, Godzilla or Gorgo. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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February 22, 2008: I had thought this was the version I viewed when I was about seven years old but it was not. Maybe it was a condensed version but nevertheless, I enjoyed it. The part I thought would be there was when some people went down into the ocean in a diving bell looking for the monster and then the guy said " It's unbelievable." Otherwise I believe it is the same flick I saw when young. I did enjoy the sea views and if one finds it boring, that is just because they didn't observe this film as in that era of time. If you're an older sci-fi buff, you'll most likely feel the same way as this writer. Some modern sci-fi flicks are not all that appealing and so, to each his own......

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January 05, 2008: t has to be said up front that THE GIANT BEHEMOTH is BO-RING! It's often more fondly remembered as a better picture than what it was. It's too long for the material, it takes too long to get to the BEHEMOTH, and once we finally get to it - it disappoints. It's too stiff, too flat and too little too late (with effects repeated again and again to pad out the time) for the film when it finally arrives. Not to say it doesn't have its moments, but they are fleeting at best (and sloppy at worst - check out the bottom left hand corner of your screen when the BEHEMOTH tips the ferry over in the Thames, the neck of BEHEMOTH comes up too far, exposing the naked metal structure underneath). THE GIANT BEHEMOTH is simply a "CSI/MONSTER procedural" film that opens with a strange occurance and then spends the rest of the film searching for, and following the clues to something which is no mystery to anyone who saw the poster, and paid for a ticket. It's a GIANT BEHEMOTH!, we see it, why can't they, and when are they going to get to it? But, having said that, it is interesting to watch what amounts to a mystery of finding, in essence, an 800 pound gorilla in a locked room from a trail of bananas. But, it's not enough to save the picture. Commentary is included with Dennis Muren and Phil Tippett (effects men both) and while they admire the effort given to creating THE GIANT BEHEMOTH, they are not afraid to slouch back into their seats and question every choice made in making this picture. From it's slow and plodding pace, to their novel take on this film being about the "chain of command" (pushing paperwork and theories upwards to those who have the power to issue orders and (finally) take action. They rightly joke that the only authority not represented in the film is the Queen herself, whose blessing it seems was not sought when it came to radioactive monsters). Being not only effects men, but writers and directors as well, it is funny to listen to them point out all the tricks the creators of THE GIANT BEHEMOTH used to pad the film to make its running time - great stuff, and a fun commentary. Overall, should you own a copy of THE GIANT BEHEMOTH? If you're a fan (be it mild or die hard) then, yes, your collection would not be complete (and this is coming from someone who dares to own a copy of MONSTER FROM GREEN HELL which is BO-RING! times two). Despite its flaws and plodding pace, there is some love there, and worth the space on your shelf. Also, for DOCTOR WHO fans... there is one TARDIS in THE GIANT BEHEMOTH, see if you can spot it.