

The Creature Walks Among Us
“A city screams in terror!”
Scientists surgically transform the Creature into an air-breather, but being able to live on land is not enough to make him comfortable with humans. Enraged, he turns his wrath on anyone who comes near as he desperately tries to return to the deep-water world where he truly belongs.
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About The Creature Walks Among Us
The Creature Walks Among Us is a 1956 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by John Sherwood. The cast is led by Rex Reason, Jeff Morrow, Leigh Snowden. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Creature Walks Among Us was produced by Universal Pictures and Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1956, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- John Sherwood
- Writers
- Arthur A. Ross
- Release date
- March 1, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures
The Creature Walks Among Us cast & crew
The Creature Walks Among Us was directed by John Sherwood and written by Arthur A. Ross.
The cast features Rex Reason as Dr. Thomas Morgan, Jeff Morrow as Dr. William Barton, Leigh Snowden as Marcia Barton, Gregg Palmer as Jed Grant, Maurice Manson as Dr. Borg, and James Rawley as Dr. Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Irving Gertz, cinematography is by Maury Gertsman, and it was produced by William Alland.
Is The Creature Walks Among Us worth watching?
The Creature Walks Among Us holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 93 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Creature Walks Among Us is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Creature Walks Among Us

Rex Reason
Dr. Thomas Morgan

Jeff Morrow
Dr. William Barton

Leigh Snowden
Marcia Barton

Gregg Palmer
Jed Grant

Maurice Manson
Dr. Borg

James Rawley
Dr. Johnson

David McMahon
Capt. Stanley

Paul Fierro
Morteno

Lillian Molieri
Mrs. Morteno

Frank Chase
Steward
Larry Hudson
State Trooper

Ricou Browning
The Gill Man (in water)(uncredited)
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The Creature Walks Among Us — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Creature Walks Among Us in United States?
The Creature Walks Among Us is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Creature Walks Among Us in?
The Creature Walks Among Us is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Creature Walks Among Us?
The Creature Walks Among Us runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is The Creature Walks Among Us rated?
The Creature Walks Among Us is rated 12. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 93 ratings.













