Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Providing some intriguing insights into the making of the Gill Man trilogy!
2000 · 40m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
David J. Skal
Overview
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
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