Abominable Snowman
Directed by Val Guest
In this fantasy-horror starring Peter Cushing (HORROR OF DRACULA, HORROR EXPRESS), British botanist, Dr. Rollason, joins an American expedition to the Himalayans in search of the mythical yeti. The expedition its headed up by Tom Friend, a brash American who wants to capture the yeti for a carnival exhibit - much to the chagrin of the scientifically minded Rollason. Underestimating the perilous nature of their trip, the group soon find themselves in dangerous territory. Will they find the yeti or succumb to the elements? An early production by Hammer Studios, THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN is an atmospheric horror that examines the relationship between man and nature.
A kindly English botanist and a gruff American scientist lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.
Cast: Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Maureen Connell
Member Reviews
Phenomenal film and great writing from Nigel Kneal (Creator of Quatermass). Terrible quality of stream from Shudder though. Regardless it is excellent!
Pretty good.
A great Hammer movie, but Shudder really needs to invest in better quality editions of it's classic selection. This is an old widescreen DVD, so it plays not only with expected black bars on top and bottom, but also as if it's on a 4:3 screen meaning black bars on the right and left with the film playing in a little box in the centre of the screen.
The dialogue and acting are expectedly delivered with that classical, serious tone which suits suspense horror, and its very of its time. The setting is faultless with the needed sense of isolation, and the plot is a tale as old as time; man seeks answers, man doesn't understand, man destroys with only a few who show morality, empathy and that understanding. It works, especially with a cryptid-based subject matter. The creatures are fleeting in appearance and used sparingly which is a good thing, aiding their mystique, but the ending seemed somewhat rushed, despite getting the deeper message across. Good for it's day, still an enjoyable watch and really, somewhat wholesome deep down.
A thriller that avoids the man is the greatest monster cliche in a very atmospheric way, would recommend.