The Giant Claw (1957 film)

The Giant Claw is a 1957 American kaiju film directed by Fred F. Sears and made by Columbia Pictures. The film was inspired by the 1956 Japanese kaiju film Rodan (Radon). It was released sometime in June 1957. It stars Jeff Morrow, Mara Corday and Morris Ankrum.

The film is known for its horrible special effects. Originally, the producers wanted Ray Harryhausen to make the Giant Claw's special effects, however, the budget prevented this. Instead, a company in Mexico City, Mexico made the marionette. The results that were sent were very "poorly-made". Many critics that saw the film said that the creature was not horrific, but hilarlious.