Giant from the Unknown
1958 film by Richard E. Cunha
Giant from the Unknown (working titles Giant from Devil's Crag and The Diablo Giant ) is a 1957 independently made American black-and-white science fiction-horror film drama, produced by Marc Frederic and Arthur A. Jacobs, directed by Richard Cunha, that stars Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum, Bob Steele, and Buddy Baer. The film was theatrically released by Astor Pictures in December, 1957 as a double feature with She Demons.
Plot
Citizens of Pine Ridge, California worry about livestock mutilations and a recent murder in nearby Devil's Crag. Many suspect the deaths are rooted in something supernatural. A Native American dubbed Indian Joe confirms the town's fear of a tribal curse. But to prevent panic, Sheriff Parker banishes Joe from the premises. Parker is also wary of a local geologist, Wayne Brooks. There were rumors of animosity between him and the murder victim. Meantime, Professor Cleveland and his daughter Janet arrive. Dr.
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