6.1 | / 10 |
Users | 4.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Scientists become trapped on a shrinking island with intelligent, murderous giant crabs.
Starring: Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson, Tony Miller (I), Leslie BradleyHorror | 100% |
Sci-Fi | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo verified
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
These days, directors are lucky to put out a picture every two or three years, taking a significant amount of time to perfect their endeavors, slowly adding to filmographies. In 1957, Roger Corman put in the work, overseeing the release of eight movies, refusing to slow down while in the midst of creative and financial opportunities. “Attack of the Crab Monsters” is one of these offerings, with Corman and screenwriter Charles B. Griffith attempting an atomic age creature feature, looking to the sea for inspiration as automobile-sized crabs become the source of all agony. However, “Attack of the Crab Monsters” isn’t entirely consumed with destruction, with the production trying to introduce a little sci-fi to help with the oddness of a short but punchy effort.
Listed as a "New 2K scan of the fine-grain print," "Attack of the Crab Monsters" delivers an impressive viewing experience. The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation provides a surprisingly sharp view of facial particulars, with close-ups wonderfully detailed, examining makeup and wounds, along with aging specifics. Monster activity is equally vivid, highlighting the technical limitations of the titular creature. Locations are dimensional, along with interiors as the action heads into caves and lingers around research areas. Decorative additions are easily surveyed. Delineation is comfortable, preserving frame information. Source is in strong shape.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix provides clear dialogue exchanges, detailing offerings of exposition and panic without distortion. Accents are sharp as well. Scoring supports comfortably, adding satisfying instrumentation to suspense stings and general moods. Atmospherics on the island setting are intact, with the sounds of rolling waves often competing with the actors. Monster attacks are a bit more frenzied but not uncomfortable
"Attack of the Crab Monsters" sticks with the Corman playbook, dealing only with the basics in technical finesse, but he hires a capable cast to sell the horror, and production achievements, including underwater photography, are appealing. As B-moves from the 1950s go, "Attack of the Crab Monsters" has entertainment value, even though it doesn't have much of a wow factor.
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