The following is a collection of print media from the initial runs of 1957's "Attack of the Crab Monsters" in the Pacific Northwest. "Not of This Earth," another Roger Corman film, was the second feature in both cities.
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Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957)
Scientists become trapped on a shrinking island with intelligent, murderous giant crabs.
Director: Roger Corman
Writer: Charles B. Griffith (screenplay)
Stars: Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson
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Not of This Earth (1957)
An alien agent from the distant planet Davana is sent to Earth via a high-tech matter transporter. There, he terrorizes Southern California in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, the result of a devastating nuclear war.
Director: Roger Corman
Writers: Charles B. Griffith (screenplay), Mark Hanna (screenplay)
Stars: Paul Birch, Beverly Garland, Morgan Jones
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May 7, 1957 ad (Seattle)
May 8, 1957 ad (Seattle)
May 8, 1957 photo (Seattle)
May 9, 1957 ad (Seattle)
May 16, 1957 ad (Portland)
May 17, 1957 ad (Portland)
Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) trailer
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Not of This Earth (1957) trailer
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Double-Feature trailer
