#Frank Hart Taussig

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Giant from the Unknown (1958)

My rating: 5/10

I suppose "kind of tall guy from Spain" didn't have quite the same ring.

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From the unknown depths of... Spain?? comes GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN (1958), directed by Richard Cunha and starring wrestler Buddy Baer as the titular giant with makeup from Jack Pierce!

The film also stars Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum and Bob Steele, with minor infringement on Charles Schulz with a character named Charlie Brown.

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Giant from the Unknown will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on January 19 via The Film Detective. The 1958 sci-fi horror film has been restored in 4K from the original camera negative.

A limited edition bundle is available to pre-order from The Film Detective until November 13 ($64.95 for Blu-ray, $59.95 for DVD). Scheduled for delivery by December 13, the set features a Giant from the Unknown lapel pin, bookmark, magnet, deck of cards, 13-month 2021 cult film calendar, bonus mystery film, and a 1-year subscription to The Film Detective's streaming service.

The cult classic is directed by Richard E. Cunha (Frankenstein's Daughter) and written by Ralph Brooke (Bloodlust) and Frank Hart Taussig. Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, and Buddy Baer star. Jack Pierce (Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man) designed the makeup.

The Blu-ray includes a booklet with liner notes by film historian Tom Weaver. Special features are listed below.

Special features:

Audio commentary with film historian Tom Weaver and guests

Audio commentary with actor Gary Crutcher

Interview with actor Gary Crutcher

The Man With A Badge: Bob Steele in the 1950s with film historian C. Courtney Joyner

Trailer

Booklet with liner notes by film historian Tom Weaver (Blu-ray only)

Dr. Frederick Cleveland and his daughter Janet are joined by scientific researcher Wayne Brooks in the pursuit of ancient artifacts from Vargas, a giant 500-year-old Spanish conquistador. When a lightning storm interrupts their search, the team finds much more than artifacts when the long-lost Vargas returns to life, with a murderous rage and an axe to grind!