Not that it was ever scary after the first time, but I have a nostalgic fondness for the cheap gag where the hero is scrutinizing something afar when an unexpected hand sneaks in from off-camera and lands on his shoulder. And... surprise! It's not the monster, it's only his best friend or girlfriend.


Shamelessly, Jack Arnold and Nathan Juren must have used that gag in every one of their science fiction/fantasy films.