The West Indies island of Portuga exists mainly for sponge diving. But the best area of collection is frequented by a very large manta ray.


Alright, so The Sea Bat, from 1930. Is it worth checking out today? Yeah, if you're into those old black-and-white films, especially ones with a bit of a creature-feature vibe mixed with a mystery. Folks who appreciate early sound pictures and don't mind a slower pace will probably get a kick out of it. If you're looki...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Lionel Barrymore

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"Alright, so The Sea Bat, from 1930. Is it worth checking out today? Yeah, if you're into those old black-and-white films, especially ones with a bit of a creature-feature vibe mixed with a mystery. Folks who appreciate early sound pictures and don't mind a slower pace will probably get a kick out of it. If you're looking for modern CGI scares or snappy dialogue, you’re gonna be bored, *real* quick. The movie drops us right into Portuga, a West Indies island all about sponge diving. It feels pre..."
Dorothy Yost, Bess Meredyth, John Howard Lawson
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