Gill-man
Fish-human hybrid creature
Gill-man is a term of art in horror movies for a humanoid creature that has gills to breathe underwater.
creature
Dual-habitat cold-blooded vertebrate
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
- humanoidBeing with body like ours
- aquaticWater-inhabiting
prehistoric · survivor · evolutionary · reptilian · finned · powerful · territorial · lurking
film
Mid-twentieth century year
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- black-and-whiteWithout color gradations
- B-movieLow-budget, low-quality film
- drive-inVenue serving seated motorists
horror
Source of potential harm
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- abductionUnlawful seizure of person
- victimOne harmed by another
- pursuitAct of chasing something
terror · suspense · dragging · lair · captive · obsession · isolation · intrusion
legacy
Widely recognized, enduring
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- remakeNew version created
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
amphibian
Dual-habitat cold-blooded vertebrate
aquatic · prehistoric · survivor · evolutionary · reptilian · finned · powerful · territorial · lurking · primal
1954
Mid-twentieth century year
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- black-and-whiteWithout color gradations
- B-movieLow-budget, low-quality film
menace
Source of potential harm
pursuit · terror · suspense · dragging · lair · captive · obsession · isolation · intrusion
iconic
Widely recognized, enduring
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- remakeNew version created
- Horror IconsFreddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Leatherface, Chucky
- Movie MonstersGodzilla, King Kong, Dracula, Frankenstein, werewolf