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** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming then-upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
**it. [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] Comments on the script script]] for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures]] and that the Amazon has never changed since the Devonian. The truth is, "Living Fossils" happen because the plant or animal have achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment. As long as they can find a place close to their original habitat, any major deviation from their current body type would be a hinderance than a perk. Evolution didn't stop so minor changes might happen, but large overhauls became subdued. Evolution isn't about an end point, just what works at the time and circumstances.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement in ''Revenge of the Creature'' that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures]] and that the Amazon has never changed since the Devonian. The truth is, "Living Fossils" happen because the plant or animal have achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment. As long as they can find a place close to their original habitat, any major deviation from their current body type would be a hinderance than a perk. Evolution didn't stop so minor changes might happen, but large overhauls became subdued. Evolution isn't about an end point, just what works at the time and circumstances.
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** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Creator/IvanReitman.
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** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Creator/IvanReitman. Reitman's version was a drastic change, as it didn't even involve a lagoon (instead taking place on a tropical Florida resort that happened to be named 'the Black Lagoon') and borrowed liberally from Jurassic Park, with the creature even being described as a "like an aquatic velociraptor". It was also significantly darker, with the implication the creature also rapes its female victims; this was probably why Universal turned it down.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures]] and that the Amazon has never changed since the Devonian. The truth is, "Living Fossils" are creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment. As long as they can find a place close to their original habitat, any major deviation from their current body type would be a hinderance than a perk. Evolution didn't stop so minor changes might happen, but large overhauls became subdued. Evolution isn't about an end point, just what works at the time and circumstances.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures]] and that the Amazon has never changed since the Devonian. The truth is, "Living Fossils" are creatures happen because they've the plant or animal have achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment. As long as they can find a place close to their original habitat, any major deviation from their current body type would be a hinderance than a perk. Evolution didn't stop so minor changes might happen, but large overhauls became subdued. Evolution isn't about an end point, just what works at the time and circumstances.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any mutations would have to wind up being actually useful ins some manner by sheer dumb luck to not be out-competed; A wolf is pretty well adapted for the environment that a wolf lives in, for example, but it's terribly suited to the environment of an Orca.
* CaliforniaDoubling: The Brazilian Jungle was actually the Florida Everglades; you can even see a light post at one point!
* CaliforniaDoubling: The Brazilian Jungle was actually the Florida Everglades; you can even see a light post at one point!
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] creatures]] and that the Amazon has never changed since the Devonian. The truth is, such "Living Fossils" are creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and environment. As long as they can find a place close to their original habitat, any mutations major deviation from their current body type would have to wind up being actually useful ins some manner by sheer dumb luck to not be out-competed; A wolf is pretty well adapted for a hinderance than a perk. Evolution didn't stop so minor changes might happen, but large overhauls became subdued. Evolution isn't about an end point, just what works at the environment that a wolf lives in, for example, but it's terribly suited to the environment of an Orca.
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* CaliforniaDoubling: The Brazilian Jungle was actually theFlorida Everglades; Silver River of Florida; you can even see a light post at one point!
* CaliforniaDoubling: The Brazilian Jungle was actually the
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** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
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** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project. Interestingly, the script for this version reveals its actually a StealthSequel, with the creature possibly being the same one from the original trilogy fully healed and somehow back in the lagoon.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any deviations would be out-competed.
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* AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any deviations mutations would have to wind up being actually useful ins some manner by sheer dumb luck to not be out-competed.out-competed; A wolf is pretty well adapted for the environment that a wolf lives in, for example, but it's terribly suited to the environment of an Orca.
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* DevelopmentHell: A rumored remake seems to be stalled indefinitely. Either that, or ''Film/TheShapeOfWater'' is it.
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* DevelopmentHell: A remake has been in varying stages of development for nearly four decades at this point.
** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Creator/IvanReitman.
** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumoredremake seems to be stalled indefinitely. Either that, or ''Film/TheShapeOfWater'' is it.have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Creator/IvanReitman.
** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored
** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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** The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
** A remake has been in varying stages of development for nearly four decades at this point.
*** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
*** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
*** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Ivan Reitman.
*** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
*** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
*** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
*** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored to have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
*** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
*** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
** The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
** A remake has been in varying stages of development for nearly four decades at this point.
*** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
*** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
*** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Ivan Reitman.
*** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
*** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
*** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
*** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored to have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
*** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
*** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
**WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
** A remake has been in varying stages of development for nearly four decades at this point.
*** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
*** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
*** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Ivan Reitman.
*** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
*** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
*** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
*** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored to have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
*** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
*** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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** A remake has been in varying stages of development for nearly four decades at this point.
*** In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
*** Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
*** Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Ivan Reitman.
*** The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a story set in the Victorian Age, and allow the Creature to be successful in his romance with the female lead. A combination of the studio balking at the latter idea and Del Toro's crowded schedule led him to leave the project, eventually recycling some of his ideas in ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
*** Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
*** After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
*** Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored to have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
*** Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
*** [[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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****[[https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-remake-script-had-rocket-fights-dr-jekyll Recent comments]] on the script for this version revealed that it contained an underwater base with different kinds of monsters in it, a rocket launcher battle, and an ending where Jekyll arrived to recruit the Creature.
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* CutSong: "At the Hop" was to have been included as one of the songs, but it was removed from the final version, as it was too cost prohibitive. The voice clips for the song can be found via [=PinMAME=].
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* CutSong: "At the Hop" was planned to have been included as one of the songs, but it was removed from the final version, as it was too cost prohibitive. The voice clips for the song can be found via [=PinMAME=].
* RealSongThemeTune: ''Creature'' has five 1950s songs for its main play theme: "Rock Around the Clock", "Get a Job", "Summertime Blues", "Willie and the Hand Jive", and "Red River Rock". Due to rights issues, "Get A Job" and "Summertime Blues" aren't in the ''[[VideoGame/ThePinballArcade Pinball Arcade]]'' version, which assigns one of each remaining song to each ball: "Hand Jive" for the first ball, "Red River Rock" to the second, and "Rock Around the Clock" to the third.
* RealSongThemeTune: ''Creature'' has five 1950s songs for its main play theme: "Rock Around the Clock", "Get a Job", "Summertime Blues", "Willie and the Hand Jive", and "Red River Rock". Due to rights issues, "Get A Job" and "Summertime Blues" aren't in the ''[[VideoGame/ThePinballArcade Pinball Arcade]]'' version, which assigns one of each remaining song to each ball: "Hand Jive" for the first ball, "Red River Rock" to the second, and "Rock Around the Clock" to the third.
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** Creator/GuillermoDelToro wanted to do a remake where Kay ends up falling in love with Gill Man and going off with him. Universal refused, likely because it would interfere with their plans at the time for the Film/DarkUniverse, so he reworked his idea into ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
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***In 1982, Creator/JohnLandis was set to produce a 3D remake with a script by Creator/NigelKneale, which would have focused on two Creatures being pursued by the US Military. Landis was looking to bring Jack Arnold back to direct, but Creator/JoeDante was on standby to replace him if his health became a problem. The performance of ''Film/Jaws3D'' caused Universal to back down and cancel the project.
***Development started up again in 1992, this time with Creator/JohnCarpenter attached to direct. The script, written by Bill Phillips, featured a scientific expedition visiting the Black Lagoon to explore a series of underwater pyramids that had been found there, with the Gill Man the sole surviving inhabitant. This version fell apart when Carpenter agreed to do ''Film/VillageOfTheDamned1995'' for Universal in exchange for green lighting his Creature remake, but the studio reneged on the deal.
***Multiple directors were attached throughout the 90s. Creator/PeterJackson was offered the job, but turned it down in favor of what eventually became ''Film/KingKong2005''. Others included John Landis (again) and Ivan Reitman.
***The next phase of development started when Gary Ross, son of the original film's writer Arthur A. Ross, signed on to produce a remake in 2001. The next year, Creator/GuillermoDelToro was going to direct and wanted to do a
****Next, a script was written by ''Film/Terminator3RiseOfTheMachines'' scribe Tedi Sarafian, which was later rewritten by Ross. It featured a tourist couple with a failing marriage who fell in with the crew of a research ship called the Daedalus, and eventually came across the Black Lagoon, described as an area that became isolated and evolved along different lines from the rest of the world, full of life with extraordinary properties. The scientists, wanting to study the lagoon for the benefit of humanity, eventually butt heads with the economically minded pharmaceutical company employees on board as to what to do with the lagoon and the creature that lives there. At one point, Ross described the Creature as being created by pollution, but this isn't borne out by any of the available scripts.
****After a few more years of development, Breck Eisner signed on to direct, revising the script as well. He wanted to film on location in the Amazon itself, but the production was halted by the 2007-8 writers' strike.
***Development continued sporadically for a few years, with David Kajganich (''Film/Suspiria2018'') signed on to write in 2012. The title at this point was rumored to have been abbreviated to simply ''The Black Lagoon'', as a way to differentiate it from the original.
***Finally, around 2015 a new version, with Jeff Pinkner (''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'') and Will Beall (''Film/Aquaman2018'') attached to write, and Creator/ScarlettJohansson in talks to star. This version was meant to tie in with the then upcoming Film/DarkUniverse, but the failure of ''Film/TheMummy2017'' and Universal's subsequent change of plans for their Monster properties have likely killed it.
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** Creator/GuillermoDelToro wanted to do a remake where Kay ends up falling in love with Gill Man and going off with him. Universal refused, likely because it would interfere with their plans at the time for the Franchise/DarkUniverse, Film/DarkUniverse, so he reworked his idea into ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
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** The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
** Creator/GuillermoDelToro wanted to do a remake where Kay ends up falling in love with Gill Man and going off with him. Universal refused, likely because it would interfere with their plans at the time for the Franchise/DarkUniverse, so he reworked his idea into ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
** The original plan for Zee's death was to have Gill Man throw him towards the screen, which would have made for perfect 3D fodder. Malfunctioning equipment forced the makers to abandon it.
** Creator/GuillermoDelToro wanted to do a remake where Kay ends up falling in love with Gill Man and going off with him. Universal refused, likely because it would interfere with their plans at the time for the Franchise/DarkUniverse, so he reworked his idea into ''Film/TheShapeOfWater''.
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* DevelopmentHell: A rumored remake seems to be stalled indefinitely. Either that, or ''Film/TheShapeOfWater'' is it.
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* AccidentallyAccurate: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any deviations would be out-competed.
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* AccidentallyAccurate: AccidentallyCorrectWriting: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any deviations would be out-competed.
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* CaliforniaDoubling: The Brazilian Jungle was actually the Florida Everglades; you can even see a light post at one point!
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* AccidentallyAccurate: Oddly, the drunken Riverboat captain's statement that the Creature is "stronger than that which you call evolution" was probably a more accurate explanation for how evolution actually works than the "scientists" who seem to believe that [[EvolutionaryLevels a "living fossil" like the creature is "less evolved" than more recent creatures.]] The truth is, such creatures happen because they've achieved a form that's more-or-less ideal to their environment, and any deviations would be out-competed.
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* CutSong: "At the Hop" was to have been included as one of the songs, but it was removed from the final version, as it was too cost prohibitive. The voice clips for the song can be found via [=PinMAME=].
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* ViewersAreMorons: The two stuntmen who played the Gillman (one for swimming and one on land) were not credited, because the studio honeslty thought it would make audiences believe that it was a real monster. Eh, can't blame them for trying.
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** The "Joe's Diner" mode from ''Pinball/TheFlintstones'' has a similar premise; instead of an irate moviegoer at a drive-''in'', it's an impatient drive-thru customer at a drive-''thru''. The exact same animation of the guy shouting "MOVE YOUR CAR!" (minus the drive-in setting, obviously) was recycled for this new mode.
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** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode from ''Pinball/RevengeFromMars'' is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode.
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** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode from ''Pinball/RevengeFromMars'' is a reference to has the "Move Your Car" mode.exact same premise.
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** ''Pinball/JudgeDredd'' has no less than ''four'' references to the game:
*** During the Traffic Jam Supergame mode, you get to hear the [[MemeticMutation MOVE YOUR CAR!!!]] quote upon collecting a jackpot.
*** During the Traffic Jam Supergame mode, you get to hear the [[MemeticMutation MOVE YOUR CAR!!!]] quote upon collecting a jackpot.
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** ''Pinball/JudgeDredd'' (by the same designer) has no less than ''four'' references to the game:
*** During the Traffic Jam Supergame mode, you get to hear the[[MemeticMutation MOVE YOUR CAR!!!]] quote upon collecting a jackpot.
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** ''Pinball/ScaredStiff'' references the quote in its MatchSequence.
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** ''Pinball/ScaredStiff'' references the quote in its MatchSequence.MatchSequence (which consists of Elvira flipping through several TV channels, each of which play a quote from a previous Williams table).
** In ''Pinball/{{Indianapolis 500}}'', the ending for "Wrong Turn" shows an Indy car stuck in a traffic jam, whereupon someone shouts, "Move your car!"
** In ''Pinball/{{Indianapolis 500}}'', the ending for "Wrong Turn" shows an Indy car stuck in a traffic jam, whereupon someone shouts, "Move your car!"
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* FountainOfExpies: Lots of FishPeople in other media took notes from Gill Man.
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** ''Pinball/ScaredStiff'' references the quote in its MatchSequence.
** The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millencolin Millencolin]] song [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Move_Your_Car "Move Your Car"]] was inspired by the game, as was its cover art.
** The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millencolin Millencolin]] song [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Move_Your_Car "Move Your Car"]] was inspired by the game, as was its cover art.
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* ReferencedBy: The "MOVE YOUR CAR!" mode is commonly referenced in other {{pinball}} machines.
** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode from ''Pinball/RevengeFromMars'' is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode.
** During the "Hat Magic" illusion in ''Pinball/TheatreOfMagic'', the third item produced out of the hat is a telephone. The person on the other end yells "MOVE YOUR CAR!".
** The "Stay cool, daddy-o" guy [[TheCameo cameos]] in ''Pinball/WorldCupSoccer''.
** ''Pinball/JudgeDredd'' has no less than ''four'' references to the game:
*** During the Traffic Jam Supergame mode, you get to hear the [[MemeticMutation MOVE YOUR CAR!!!]] quote upon collecting a jackpot.
*** The "Safe Cracker" mode is inspired by the "Move Your Car" mode as well, in both scoring and humor.
*** The criminal arrested for 35 years for arms dealing is your girlfriend.
*** The criminal arrested for 15 years for auto theft is the snackbar operator.
** ''Pinball/JunkYard'' incorporates "Move Your Car" through the TimeMachine.
** ''Pinball/TalesOfTheArabianNights'' has a twist on the phrase: "MOVE YOUR CAR... pet."
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!!Trivia for the pinball machine:
* ReferencedBy: The "MOVE YOUR CAR!" mode is commonly referenced in other {{pinball}} machines.
** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode from ''Pinball/RevengeFromMars'' is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode.
** During the "Hat Magic" illusion in ''Pinball/TheatreOfMagic'', the third item produced out of the hat is a telephone. The person on the other end yells "MOVE YOUR CAR!".
** The "Stay cool, daddy-o" guy [[TheCameo cameos]] in ''Pinball/WorldCupSoccer''.
** ''Pinball/JudgeDredd'' has no less than ''four'' references to the game:
*** During the Traffic Jam Supergame mode, you get to hear the [[MemeticMutation MOVE YOUR CAR!!!]] quote upon collecting a jackpot.
*** The "Safe Cracker" mode is inspired by the "Move Your Car" mode as well, in both scoring and humor.
*** The criminal arrested for 35 years for arms dealing is your girlfriend.
*** The criminal arrested for 15 years for auto theft is the snackbar operator.
** ''Pinball/JunkYard'' incorporates "Move Your Car" through the TimeMachine.
** ''Pinball/TalesOfTheArabianNights'' has a twist on the phrase: "MOVE YOUR CAR... pet."
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* HeyItsThatGuy: {{Clint Eastwood}}'s first ever role in ''Revenge of the Creature'' as a lab technician.
-->'''Crow:''' "[[SarcasmMode This guy's bad]]. This is his first and last movie."
* ShoutOut: The 3D version of the first sequel is heavily featured in an episode of ''StarTrekVoyager''.
-->'''Crow:''' "[[SarcasmMode This guy's bad]]. This is his first and last movie."
* ShoutOut: The 3D version of the first sequel is heavily featured in an episode of ''StarTrekVoyager''.
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