1h 2min. // Set in the steamy Florida Everglades, the film blends local superstition with Cold War-era paranoia to deliver a tale of terror lurking in the swamps.
The story begins when strange disappearances plague a small rural community. Locals suspect something unnatural is afoot when hunters, moonshiners, and adulterers vanish without a trace. Game warden Steve Benton (Ken Clark) and his girlfriend Liz (Jan Shepard) launch an investigation, uncovering evidence that points to horrifying creatures hiding beneath the murky waters.
These creatures, mutated by radiation from nearby atomic testing, are giant, intelligent leeches that drag their victims into underwater caverns to feed on their blood over extended periods. As panic spreads and the body count rises, Steve must convince skeptical authorities and confront the monstrous threat before the leeches claim more lives.
With its eerie swamp setting, eerie monster costumes, and atmospheric black-and-white cinematography, Attack of the Giant Leeches delivers classic B-movie thrills. Though constrained by its budget and runtime, the film effectively captures the anxieties of its era—radiation fears, distrust of authority, and the unknown lurking just beyond civilization.
Despite its modest production values, the film has endured as a cult favorite, celebrated for its earnestness, nostalgic appeal, and status as a quintessential drive-in horror flick. Attack of the Giant Leeches is a must-watch for fans of vintage science fiction and horror, offering a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th-century genre filmmaking.
Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski
Writing Credits: Leo Gordon
Starring: Ken Clark (as Steve Benton), Yvette Vickers (as Liz Walker) and Jan Shepard (as Nan Greyson)
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