ATTACK OF THE GIANT LEECHES

Cinemavixion Review

Bernard L. Kowalski's 1959 B-movie, "Attack of the Giant Leeches," is a prime example of the schlocky, yet undeniably entertaining, creature features that populated drive-in theaters in the late 1950s. The film plunges viewers into a murky swamp setting where a series of baffling disappearances and gruesome deaths point towards an unusual culprit: colossal, blood-sucking leeches. While the premise leans heavily into the absurd, the film commits to its outlandish concept with a surprising degree of earnestness. The plot, as detailed in the local description, follows the investigation spearheaded by game warden Steve Benton and Nan Greyson, as they unravel the mystery behind the monstrous leeches lurking in the swamp caves. Despite its low budget and campy nature, "Attack of the Giant Leeches" delivers on its promise of monstrous mayhem and remains a cult favorite for its straightforward presentation of its terrifying, albeit giant, aquatic antagonists.