“Creature Features Fest" on Monsters HD

We received this "Creature Feature Fest" Press Release in the mail today and wanted to pass it on to the horror fans that have the Dish Network. So, put on your flippers and strap on your oxygen tanks for a non-stop barrage of underwater terror! The fest will be featuring 7 of the ocean’s most fearsome creatures, including all three classic Universal CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON films for the first time in high definition!

- The Monster

Monsters HD Dives to the Lower Depths of Fear with Their “Creature Features Fest” in HD on Saturday, April 22

With a remake of CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON scheduled for production in 2007, interest in the Gill Man’s exploits is as active as ever. In development for over 20 years, the new CREATURE feature will be directed by SAHARA’S Brett Eisner, after attempts from such genre talents as Guillermo Del Toro, John Carpenter and John Landis have sunk to the bottom of the lagoon. In addition, a new CREATURE novel by Paul DiFilippo will be hitting store on June 28 from DH Press. As seen in Monsters HD’s “Monsterama: Creature Collectables”, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON toys, artwork, comics, and DVDs are big sellers, proving that you can’t keep a good Gill Man down.

Monsters HD’s “Creature Feature Fest” is the monster movie fan’s perfect opportunity to get their feet wet with thrills and chills well before summer arrives. Whether it’s the Black Lagoon, Venice Beach or the Jersey Shore, Monsters HD’s “Creature Feature Fest” will have you all wet with all kindsa HD monster fun that can only be found on Monsters HD! After all that oceanic horror viewing, you’ll never want to go near the water again!

Films Include:
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954) (Universal) Director: Jack Arnold “Not since the beginning of time has the world beheld terror like this! Centuries of passion pent up in his savage heart! Terrifying monster ravages mankind!" Scientists discover an amphibious part-fish, part-man monster in the Amazon. Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning. Airs 4/22 at 2P & 12:45A and 4/23 at 10:15am. FIRST TIME IN HIGH DEFINITION!

REVENGE OF THE CREATURE (1955) (Universal) Director: Jack Arnold “Terror is loose in the city! All New Thrills!” The second of the Creature films finds the Gill Man captured and relocated to a Florida aquarium where attempts are made to tame him, but you can’t keep a good monster down. John Agar and Lori Nelson star. Also stars Clint Eastwood in his earliest feature role. Airs 4/22 at 3:30pm & 2:15am and 4/23 at 11:45am. FIRST TIME IN HIGH DEFINITION!

THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US (1956) (Universal) Director: John Sherwood “Fury stalks the streets and a city screams in TERROR! A City Screams in Terror! All New Underwater Thrills!” The third and final Creature film finds the Gill Man captured again and altered by a mad scientist to breathe air. The Gill Man escapes and runs amuck in a nearby city. Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason, and Gregg Palmer star. Airs 4/22 at 5pm & 3:45am and 4/23 at 1:15pm. FIRST TIME IN HIGH DEFINITION!

MONSTERAMA: CREATURE COLLECTABLES (2003) (Monsters HD/Foxstar). In 1954, THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON made a big splash with moviegoers, jumping off the screen and right into monster lovers’ hearts in glorious 3-D. The Gill Man emerged as one of the most popular of the Universal monsters. Monsters HD’s Monsterama series takes a look at the world of CREATURE COLLECTIBLES. Viewers will see everything from model kits to board games, to paint-by-number sets and rubber masks, as well as super rare items such as a Japanese-manufactured Creature pillow. Monsters HD also takes you inside the home of John Gilbert, the ultimate Creature fan affectionately known as the “Arizona Gill Man.” Gilbert shows us his all-inclusive Creature collection, including the dynamic Bally’s pinball machine, authentic Creature costume pieces, and an array of Creature garage model kits, some created by Gilbert himself. Airs on 4/22 at 1:45pm.

SHE CREATURE (1956) (AIP) Director: Edward Cahn. “Hypnotized! Reincarnated as a monster from hell!” Stage performer hypnotizes his assistant transforming her to a past life where she was a prehistoric sea creature! This activity manifests the "she-creature" as it is summoned to kill. Monster created by Paul Blaisdell. Tom Conway, Chester Morris and Marla English star. Airs 4/22 at 6:30pm & 5:15am and on 4/23 at 2:45pm

HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP (1980) (New Concorde) Director: Barbara Peters. “From The Caverns Of The Deep... It Strikes! They're not human. But they hunt human women. Not for killing. For mating.” Homage to 50s B-monster films with an R-rated execution. Doug McClure & Vic Morrow star. Produced by Roger Corman. Creatures by Rob Bottin. Airs on 4/22 at 8pm and on 4/23 at 8:15am.

HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP (1996) (New Concorde) Director: Jeff Yonis Made-for-Cable remake starring Robert Carradine, Emma Sands, and Clint Howard adding an environmental spin to the story. The humanoids still bite people’s heads off, though. Airs on 4/22 at 9:30pm and on 4/23 at 6:45am.

TERROR BENEATH THE SEA (1970) Director: Hajime Sato. In this Japanese-made underwater adventure, a group of international journalists are aboard an American submarine to witness the unveiling of a new innovative homing torpedo. Reporters Ken (future martial arts great Sonny Chiba) and Jenny (Peggy Neal) decide to do some investigating when the silhouette of a strange creature appears on their monitor. Their search leads them to a secret undersea base (that strangely resembles EPCOT!) where a mad scientist in cheap dime store sunglasses is planning to take over the word. No giant monsters here, but lots of creature mayhem, fighting, and other exciting action to boot in this colorful sci-fi potboiler. Airs on 4/22 at 11pm and on 4/23 at 9:45am.

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It’s Alive! Launched in October 2003, MONSTERS HD is television’s first and only, definitive channel dedicated to the popular horror & creature feature category. From the classic horrors of Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman to prehistoric giants like King Kong and Godzilla, to supernatural terrors like The Evil Dead and The Exorcist to the modern maniacs of Freddy, Jason and Leatherface. MONSTERS HD also goes behind the screams with Monsterama, the channel’s original series hosted by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Monsterama focuses on every aspect of monster movie mania imaginable. From Hollywood special effects, creature shops and monster make-up to the latest creature collectibles, conventions and upcoming theatrical, DVD and video game releases. MONSTERS HD’s Monsterama series has fright fans glued to their seats and drooling with delight with the eerie sights on display shot in stunning hi definition. For more information on MONSTERS HD please log on to http://www.monstershd.com/

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