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- A monster movie unlike the majority of Hammer's output The Abominable Snowman is an unexpected take on the legend of the yeti. A thoughtful dialogue driven script coupled with a sense of realism created by Val Guest results in an entertaining character based chiller which still has relevance to modern audiences given its ecological leanings.
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User reviews. The Abominable Snowman. Despite the title this is really not a monster on the rampage horror movie that you might expect from Hammer. Writer Nigel Kneale goes for quirky science and director Val Guest adds atmospheric direction on a low budget in this spooky thriller.
The Abominable Snowman (US title: The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas; also known as The Snow Creature) is a 1957 British fantasy-horror film directed by Val Guest and starring Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell and Richard Wattis. [1]
The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas was a surprisingly good film. It wasnt a typical horror story--the monster turned out to be quite familiar--making it all the more horrifying. The script was very well written-with profound and timeless ideas.
Apr 6, 2021 · The Abominable Snowman was met with relatively favorable reviews and financial returns, but its quiet, methodical, more thought-provoking approach was pushed aside by audiences in the wake of...
Oct 5, 2024 · The Abominable Snowman (1957) Review. While not the first film to fall under Hammer Film Productions famed “Hammer Horror” banner, 1957’s The Abominable Snowman may in fact be their first “monster movie.”. A historical note for that, and one probably controversial.
The Abominable Snowman: Directed by Val Guest. With Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis. A kindly English botanist and a gruff American scientist lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.
Good, fun, classic monster movie that I'd never heard of but very glad I found as I continue my journey into Nigel Kneale's oeuvre. Block or Report Moderator dashboard
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