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Attack of the Giant Leeches 1959

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What is Attack of the Giant Leeches?

Attack of the Giant Leeches is an independently made black-and-white science fiction and horror film released in the United States on October 1, 1959. The film was directed by Bernard L.

Type
Film
Year
1959
Release date
Jul 15, 1959
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
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★ TMDB users: 4.0/10

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Attack of the Giant Leeches is an independently made black-and-white science fiction and horror film released in the United States on October 1, 1959. The film was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, produced by Gene Corman, and featured a screenplay written by Leo Gordon. The cast includes Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Bruno VeSota, and Jan Shepard. American International Pictures released the motion picture on a double bill with A Bucket of Blood, and the film was later retitled Demons of the Swamp for its release in the United Kingdom. In the story, a backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for a series of disappearances and deaths occurring in a local swamp. However, despite their findings, the local police do not believe them. The runtime of the production is one hour and two minutes.

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“Massive blood-sucking monsters terrorize a local swamp while police refuse to believe the truth.”

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  • Features massive blood-sucking monsters in a swamp setting.
  • Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski and produced by Gene Corman.
  • Combines horror and science fiction elements from 1959.
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  • The local police initially do not believe the game warden and doctor.

Watch it if you want to see a backwoods game warden and a local doctor investigate swamp disappearances.

The tone combines horror and science fiction elements in a black-and-white presentation with a runtime of one hour and two minutes.

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Where can I stream Attack of the Giant Leeches?

The film is available for streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix.

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It is an independently made 1959 black-and-white science fiction and horror film featuring massive blood-sucking monsters.

What is the binge duration?

The film has a runtime of one hour and two minutes.

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Attack of the Giant Leeches is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

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