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Synopsis: While conducting a nuclear weapons test in the Arctic Circle, a team of military scientists wake up and release a Rhedosaurus, a dinosaur that has been extinct for more than 100 million years. Even though Professor Tom Nesbitt witnesses the creature, nobody believes him. At least not until it begins sinking ships and attacks a city. Who's in it? The movie stars Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond , Cecil Kellaway , Kenneth Tobey and Donald Woods . Review: I've come across The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms multiple times but have always been reluctant to watch it because, at least from the description, it sounded like a Godzilla rip-off, even though the movie was released before that monster debuted. However, I finally decided to give it a try this morning and it ended up surprising me. As far as prehistoric monster movies go, this one turned out to be pretty decent. Yes, it was made 72 years ago, and the special effects are a bit limited as a result. However, if you're...

Synopsis: Trans-Coast Airways Flight 60 is enroute from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. with a team of scientists that have the combined knowledge to create a super weapon. While approaching a storm, the plane begins to ascend on its own, reaching a height that should be impossible for it to reach and causing all on board to pass out from the lack of oxygen. When the three scientists wake up, they find they have been placed in a state of suspended time so they can face a jury from the future for their role in destroying the world. Who's in it? The movie stars Craig Hill , Paula Raymond , Dayton Lummis , Meg Wyllie and Harvey Stephens. Review: After watching a pair of classic teen movies the past couple of days, I decided to change things up this morning and go with something different. I settled on Flight That Disappeared and wasn't disappointed.  The movie is fairly basic, introduce the main characters, have the plane begin flying itself and then place the three scientists...