Jack Arnold

Jack Arnold (14 October 1916 – 17 March 1992) was an American film and television director and producer known for his work in science fiction and horror, including such films as It Came from Outer Space, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Incredible Shrinking Man.

Scene from It Came From Outer Space 1953
Films

It Came From Outer Space 1953

It Came From Outer Space 1953 tells the story of a couple who witness a spacecraft crash in the desert and the ensuing terror as alien beings begin to infiltrate and take over the bodies of the local townspeople.

Scene from Revenge of the Creature 1955
Films

Revenge of the Creature 1955

Revenge of the Creature 1955 follows the prehistoric Gill-man’s escape from an oceanarium and subsequent search for a mate.

Scene from Tarantula 1955
Films

Tarantula 1955

Tarantula 1955 follows a scientist’s attempt to develop a nutrient that can end world hunger, but results in the creation of a giant, deadly tarantula that terrorizes the surrounding countryside.

Publicity still for This Island Earth 1955
Films

This Island Earth 1955

This Island Earth 1955 depicts a scientist’s fight for survival and the fate of Earth after being recruited by an alien race with a hidden agenda.