Horror History: Original PLANET OF THE APES Is Now 53 Years Old
On this day in 1968, PLANET OF THE APES was released and became a phenomenon! By Josh Millican
Some horror fans came of age in the late-1970s and also the early-1980s. And have always had a soft spot for
Planet of the Apes, released on this day in 1968. The film spawned many sequels and also a series. They appeared during TV weekend-watching after the cartoons ended.
Planet of the Apes opened on this day in 1968–and also became a phenomenon!
This was way before the heydays of horror, but the films were dark enough to tantalize us budding genre aficionados. The idea of society crumbling and reemerging into a version practically alien was intriguing and also terrifying. Sure, the special effects were campy. But the film’s commitment to creating an evolved society of apes was all-encompassing and commendable for its era.
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