The Alligator People(1959)
NR
07/16/1959 (US)Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery1h 14m5.6
"Nerve-shattering terror!"
Overview
Under therapeutic hypnosis, a seemingly well-adjusted young woman tells a fantastic story, verified by lie detector, of her forgotten marriage to a man who disappeared on the day of their honeymoon, and of her search for him which takes her to a lonely mansion in a remote section of swampland tenanted by snakes, alligators, a drunken one-armed lout, a mysterious doctor, and a cold-hearted elderly woman who lives alone in a brooding manse.
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Orville H. Hampton
Story
Charles O'Neal
Story
Top Billed Cast
Where to Watch
No streaming providers found for this country.
Popularity Trend
Last 30 Days
This chart shows the popularity trend over the past 30 days.
Media
The Alligator People Trailer
Trailer
Joe Dante on THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE
Featurette
Social
S
A review by stugood
5.0
Written on March 21, 2019
What seems to begin in the southern gothic vein, complete with voiceover narrative by a newlywed (likable Beverly Garland) concerning the sudden and mysterious disappearance of her husband, soon picks up the pace as a sci-fi monster picture, akin to previous year's The Fly. Unfortunately, the last act fully descends into tomfoolery and questionable monster makeup - namely a rubbery alligator suit. Despite its disappointing ending, the 1950s b/w cinematography is nice at times, but the film might have benefited with greater use of close-up shots to add a touch more melodrama to its undeniably laughable story.
