Product Details

• Actors: Kristin Herold, Chase Masterson, Chris Hoffman, Maggie Grace, Cory Hardrict
• Directors: Michael Burnett
• Writers: Eric Mittleman, Scott Zakarin
• Producers: Chase Masterson, Michael Burnett, Declan O'Brien, Eric Mittleman, Mark Indigaro
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Razor
• DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
• Run Time: 79 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00020X8F2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,648 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Creature Unknown" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Satisfying Straight-To-DVD Monster Flick, August 12, 2005

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One of many (somewhere in the blur) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creature Unknown (DVD)

Sparing you a briefing of the weak and equally useless plot, "Creature Unknown" is one of those direct-to-DVD horror flicks that are more fun than they are scary. The reason it's worth three stars is the monster. Ignoring the recent craze of CGI, the crew created a full-body suit for the actor playing the creature -- and the hard work certainly payed off. The costume is very realistic and keeps the viewer interested. But, sadly, that's all there is to this movie. The only reason you should rent "Creature Unknown" is if you're a monster fan who enjoys the simple pleasure of seeing a murderous creature rip apart naive teenagers (including decapitations and gut-slashing). Not to mention, decent special features such as bloopers, a documentary on the film, and a documentary on the creature.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems like a sci-fi made for TV movie., August 3, 2004

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Technopagan (The land of Hypocrisy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creature Unknown (DVD)

The good stuff :
The production quality is fantastic. This is a single sided DVD (4GB) and has better video quality than most of the big-hollywood dual-layer DVDs that I have. Im watching on a 200" screen with a Panasonic PT-AE500U projector, and very few DVDs I own look as good as this one. The sound is equally impressive. Whoever put this on DVD did a great job.

The acting is decent too, for a B movie its far better than average.

The bad stuff.
The story tries to have a few twists, but if you think you know what will happen you'll probably be right. Thats the trouble with movies like this, they are one trick. If you figure it out ahead of time, its just boring to watch, especially considering all the possibilities that were ignored. This is a movie that opens alot of doors, but never even peeks into them... you have a hot mad scientist, a genetic mutant monster, 4 hot women (and a couple dorky guys) SOOO much potential there! And I dont just mean excuses to show some skin - but I digress. Instead of going somewhere the story just goes through the standard paces. If all they wanted to do was make a cutesy little pseudo murder mystery with a "twist" at the end, they could have just done so. Why even have a monster? Why even have a scientist? Why even have all those babes and a lab, and genetic mutation stuff.... and all this potential!?!? Argh... (yeah, im a sicko, but also the likely intended audience)

Ultimately, this movie was disapointing (only a 3) because of missed great potential, with a little imagination alot more could have been done with this story and these characters. As it stands, I've seen this movie about 50 times already. Teens go to woods. Some teens die. Inconsequential plot twist. Survivors ride away. Small hint at sequel... Oh yeah, and I think I saw a monster. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz..zz.z.z

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great monster, so-so on everything else, September 13, 2007

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Some Guy (Redwood City, California United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Creature Unknown (DVD)

I must come out and defend this movie for one simple reason - the monster. In this age of CGI, it's quite refreshing to see a very high quality monster suit worn by an actor. CGI has gotten so good in big budget movies that it's indistinguishable from reality, but lower budget movies that can't afford the real good stuff always have bad CGI. You instantly know it isn't really there. Bless Creature Unknown for making the effort to create an old-school rubber suit that looks absolutely great (no wrinkles, bending fingers, or blatant seams), and is really *there*. For creature fans, you can't beat it, and you get to see a LOT of it. Even quite a bit in broad daylight. There's nothing to hide on this suit. Bravo for the monster!

The rest is, of course, completely forgettable. There was a little more of an attempt at character building than you usually get with popcorn B movie horror, but the plot is nothing new in any way. As other reviewers have said, there's also the ridiculous. First is the biker chick genetic engineer with a lab out in woods. What is the bunker-like underground building she's using? How did she get it? How does she afford supplies?

There are also many moments of "well...well...HELLO!" such as when the main protagonist tells the biker chick scientist that she's holding his father's (or maybe grandfather's, I forget) shotgun. And...that's it. He doesn't insist on having it back, doesn't ask how she got it, doesn't make any accusation of her robbing from the cabin. One character is attacked in what should clearly be a fatal scene, then later he turns up with just a bad stomach-scratching. This was clearly a cut-away death scene, the creature had him on his back and was toothily moving in for the easy kill, then the scene cuts. Later the guy's OK with no explanation ("Yeah, he had me, but then this mountain lion came outta nowhere and scared him off"). It's those little things that stick out like a sore thumb constantly and guarantee B movie status.

Oh well, there's always that creature and he looks excellent. I could have been spared the drool in a couple of scenes (does every damn critter have to drool?), but if you love the creatures then this movie is very good for that. Ignore the same-again plot, fast-forward through the petty, typical arguments, and check out that great monster. I'd say fast forward through the entirely unnecessary and blatantly gratuitous shower scene, but you get a great look at the creature at the same time. Besides, I'm sure most out there find the T & A less tiresome than I.

So, don't expect a fresh plot, exciting new twists or stellar cinematography. Just dig that monster!