The Underwater Prehistoric Monster Movie From 1989 - DEEPSTAR SIX

[@daniboy4153]

1989 was a year for underwater horror movies. Even if they all are flawed, they have a charm to them that makes them enjoyable.

[@anubusx]

It should be its own genre!!!

[@vibeofthee80s_]

LOL wow it sure was

[@zali13]

Dude, the miniature work for this movie is amazing. It's a great creature flick, I remember it fondly. The giant arthropod wasn't awoken by the blast, it was trapped in the underwater cavern which got cut off from the rest of the ocean millions of years ago- so prehistoric life had survived there when it'd gone extinct everywhere else and flourished. Nia Peeples' character specifically referenced incidents of deep diving expeditions encountering very large creatures, and some of them never returned, indicating that these large animals were dangerous.

[@Tallgeese3]

This and Leviathan were the actual first movies that sparked my interest in water monster movies. Then came Jaws and The Beast of course. I love these movies and wish they would do more like them.

[@Oi325]

Agreed

[@sundoga4961]

I definitely consider it the second movie of 1989 as far as horror goes. THE ABYSS is a masterpiece of filmmaking, can't go past that, but DS6 is great, with a nice monster, good practical effects, and a nice, well crafted script. It compares to DEEP RISING to me, and that's high praise, since I adore DEEP RISING.

[@guyvizard549]

Deep Rising is just pure entertaining fun. Tongue-in-cheek without being eye-rolling. In fact, I kind of always wanted Stephen Sommers to do another hard-R monster movie. He makes everything fun in his movies, including gore and horror.

[@olliesmith2890]

1989 what a year for special movies. Ghostbusters 2, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Lethal Weapon 2, Back To The Future Part 2, Black Rain and of course Batman.

[@MrFurious176]

This isn't my favorite of the underwater movies from that time period, but I still love it and give it a watch every few years.

[@Jormyyy]

You had me at underwater Prehistoric monster movie

[@guyvizard549]

That de-pressurization scene near the end... That stuck with me for a while. Very well done.

[@reallybigkid7269]

I loved Deepstar Six. I have a lot of fond memories from that time in my life.

[@leoallan2225]

Cool late eighties flick, that I still have on VHS.

[@joseph_b319]

Those 3 movies bring back great mom and pop store vhs rental days. I still watch those till this day. DS6 had some amazing practical effects.

[@darkmatterterraformer]

This has always been one of my favorite sci-fi horror movies.

[@mitchelltheawesome1]

Great movie. My personal favorite from the 1989 underwater creature features. I think the main thing about this one that stands out to me are how believable the human characters are, especially Snyder.

[@bZman]

Such a good movie, I love this and Leviathan. I also have a huge soft spot for Deep Rising

[@willhagen3385]

I've seen all the underwater horror movies shown here and this was by far my favorite!

[@anubusx]

Underwater is a call back to all those 89 films.

[@shawnhardman9607]

Growing up in the 80s and 90s I usually enjoyed these types of movies. I know some of them don't hold up to the test of time but I think they're great.

[@petconerd1984]

The sonar scenes were always spine tingling. When the Captain and McBride pick it up and the music intensifies as it gets closer, that shows you can build proper tension without the typical jump scare. The monster’s reveal was awesome too as it leapt out to bite our diver in half, Schneider’s reaction to the alarms and attack felt like what a regular person would do in that situation.

[@afzalhakimbinzairini956]

I might want to check this movie out because well it's a sci fi action adventure movie and the creature itself. This creature it's not just another shark or another monster fish. But it's a Prehistoric Arthropod which is back way during Cambrian, Silurian and Carbineforous Period. The time periods before the dinosaurs so that's awesome that another prehistoric creature get some popularity other than dinosaurs. And don't get me wrong, I still love seeing dinosaurs on screen like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Walking With Dinosaurs and all those cool stuffs. But I want other prehistoric creatures get some more spotlight on screen. Look at Walking With Beasts and Monsters, those turned out amazing and it made by the same studios that made Walking With Dinosaurs. I hope one day we can see other prehistoric creatures otherthan dinosaurs on the big screen like Wolly Mammoth, Smilodon, and hell even giant prehistoric instects would be supercool. I know there is movie called 10,000 BC which has Ice Age Animals but that movie was long, boring and forgettable. What I mean is that these prehistoric creatures can be brought to life by Stan Winston studios or Guillmero Del Toro would be awesome. These guys know how to do some cool stuff practical and CGI effects.

[@Jardsias]

I remember watching this and I remember this was the movie that really got me into underwater movies. Loved this movie, super underrated.

[@MrDEdits]

I agree that I honestly prefer this to Leviathan. It feels more original and complete, and has a cooler and more unique monster with better kills and deaths.

[@ColdBloodedBastard]

I don't know about that, Leviathan monster is the freakiest, nastiest monster I've ever seen. Completely disgusting lol

[@ColdBloodedBastard]

But the bite in half scene, the air spear scene, and decompression scenes are awesome, I'll give you that.

[@youthfulcurmudgeon3627]

Along with Leviathan, I do have fond memories of catching this one on TBS/basic cable back in the early-mid 90s. Enjoyed them both, though haven't seen either in many years since.

[@TIMWReigo]

As a major fan of movies that feature prehistoric creatures I am one of the ones that absolutely loved “Deep Star Six”. The fact that this movie is made by the same guy who directed the very first “Friday The 13th” movie heavily reminds me of when Tobe Hooper, the guy that directed the very first Texas Chainsaw movie made “Crocodile”. Also speaking of underwater monster movies can you please cover the movie simply titled “Underwater” starring T.J. Miller and Kristen Stewart? It was made in 2017 but didn’t get released until 2020 from what I’ve read. It’s a major rebirth of this deep water monster genre and to me personally DragonCurve I think you may get a kick out of it.

[@duanegiesseman1240]

Deep star six is a great underwater move

[@CabezasDePescado]

How come this channel is so underrated? I get talking about (kinda) just monsters it might be pretty niche, but still.

[@mrthewubbie]

One of my most watched movies. Kudos!

[@kevinb44]

Congrats on hitting 30k! glad to see you back

[@herrerasaurstudios7028]

Welcome back Klayton! Great to hear from you again! I've seen Deepstar Six a few times, movies like this just feel so fun and interesting. Had no idea idea it was directed by the creator of Friday the 13th!

[@kavehthephantomboy]

And finally he returned, Thank you Klayton, I thought Dominion caused you to be disappointed to make new videos even here.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ReinhardtCustoms]

I saw this in the theatres and still love it. I actually owned the 3D cardboard standee to this and it was huge.

[@vargvast]

That was a good year for me as a kid, I got to see both Leviathan and Deep Star Six in theaters. And yet strangely enough, didn't see The Abyss until years later on cable...

[@vinweasel6169]

Always liked this film, watched it again not long since and it has stood the test of time quite well.

[@jw_gojifan19]

I’ve never heard of Deep Star Six. Kinda want to watch it now. Ever since Underwater, I’ve been wanting a good undersea horror film.

[@ColdBloodedBastard]

Monster doesn't show up until after the one hour mark. But the character of Snyder is fun cause he fucks up so much.

[@nicksanfilippo9513]

i enjoyed watching deep star six, saw it for the first time last year

[@maclemaster5966]

I don’t care what anybody says deep Star six is my favorite underwater movie and I love it definitely the best water monster

[@Ravenwritindesk]

I actually remember this poster from the video store when I was a kid.

[@nicholaswilliams1296]

Loved this film

[@spencerkindra8822]

I think you're underrating The Abyss's fame, that movie is always on AMC constantly and is widely regarded as a great film just for all the underwater filming techniques Cameron pioneered alone. Plus you have some of the best use of early CGI in it mainly when the NTIs send that water probe to look around the base.

[@marcoslaureano5562]

The problem with all these movies was that 1989 was absolutely OWNED by Batman - and I'm not kidding. I was about 11 and I remember the lines stretching around the block in most New York City theaters. Even a huge budget movie like Dick Tracy got totally swamped by Batman - we'd never seen anything like that kind of reaction in the 80s. Besides that Back To the Future II and Ghostbusters II hit pretty big, so did Lethal Weapon II, Tango and Cash, Major League, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Indiana Jones III, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Look Who's Talking, Field Of Dreams, Pet Sematary, Weekend at Bernies - they were all relatively big hits at the box office. People had kind of gotten burned out on sci-fi movies by the mid 80s, so they mostly waited until they hit the VHS rental places to check them out. With the exception of the movies you mentioned and one or two more, the selection of sci-fi movies in '89 was pretty trashy.

[@ardhiiswansyah722]

Deep star six is so nostalgic

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Hey! WELCOME BACK, Klayton (😃)! Glad to see you've been doing well (😁)! I actually _have_ seen this one on SyFy a while back, but I honestly don't remember much of it. Fascinating to learn it's a creation of the man responsible for birthing Jason Vorhees into the world. BTW, J. Jonah Jameson at the end was icing on this cake (😁)!

[@jedironin380]

I kinda recall the title, but don't remember if I saw it. I will go look for it! As for "Snyder," Miguel Ferrer frequently played a jag-off, so that's no surprise. ;)

[@abnurtharn2927]

I love it. One of my all time favorites.

[@wonkothesane8691]

The selling point of practical effect monsters is they look alive, their movements are imperfect, not digitally programmed, but discordant, as living creatures are, their structure, body shape and texture is flawed, scarred and uneven; their appendages aren't equal, and they're slimy, not just shiny, ooze drips from them. They look dirty. They look alive, if done well. Something which CGI can easily miss. This was a good movie.

[@non-applicable3548]

Love this channel, pulp sci-fi creature films are a favorite of mine. Nostalgic.

[@destho4308]

This was a fun popcorn and creature feature flick.

[@drunkenwhaler6890]

I actually enjoy positive reviews tbh. Like yes it's fun to dig on a bad movie. But sometimes it's just nice to either discover a new good movie you didn't know existed, or be excited to see someone else praise a film you enjoy.

[@leoallan2225]

I agree the negativity gets old, even with the film recap channels that are like Everything wrong with this film or that one, I rather watch the Everything Good about a film channels more.

[@charlieknight5065]

Showing LOVE for the channel thank you for another great video once again Mr Klayton. Have a blessed day everyone

[@FatherStomach]

Klayton where were you all this time? Also we are happy your back :D

[@Dragoncurve]

Thank you! Making videos and trying to update some equipment haha. More coming soon!

[@jeremyfrost2636]

I remember really liking this movie. My dad, despite never having heard of it either, recorded it off HBO one night and we were both pleasantly surprised by it. It's been decades since I watched it so I'm probably due for a refresher, though. I only remember like the 3 or 4 most iconic scenes. Need to rewatch this one (and watch Leviathan for the first time).

[@GrendelMTL]

Other than Abyss, Deepstar Six is actually the only one I remember from back in the day!

[@kyrshanrukhar4081]

Caught this video as soon as it dropped. Hell yea

[@nooneofimportance2110]

I love Deep Star Six. I liked it more than the Abyss tbh. The Cold War paranoia, the fact that many of the characters felt more real, and even the uniqueness of the monster being a kind of super arthropod, kind of made me fall in love with the movie. Snyder (Miguel Ferrer's character) in particular feels more real to me these days because, he's just this kind of schmuck that takes his job too seriously ... despite the fact that he's not very good at it. He isn't really a bad guy so to speak, just a deeply flawed one in a situation that is WAY above his pay grade. He isn't malicious, or even really incompetent (despite not knowing that aggression in context means armed MILITARY aggression, NOT bis ass angry lobsters), but doesn't handle stress well and buckles pretty quick under pressure.

[@mikesantillanmx5530]

I'm glad you're back! I've missed your videos! I know this film, but for whatever reason I've never give it a chance (maybe because of my dissapointment with Leviathan). You sound so genuinely excited about it that I'll check it as soon I have the chance.

[@sammyt7981]

Finally your coming back to make videos with a you so long now that you’re back I have a few video ideas change you can review Disney’s dinosaur, alien and predator movies, Transformers, any new behind the scenes footage of Godzilla vs Kong 2

[@dismayingmist7868]

I haven’t seen The movie Deep star six , It kinda looks like a fun movie to watch with friends for a fun Halloween night , thank you for the awesome upload

[@shainewhite2781]

DUDE, good to see you back again! Been waiting for a while to see a new video! I have this on Blu Ray from Kino Lorber and it's criminally underrated I saw this on Sci-fi in 2004. I wasn't expecting something like this. I enjoyed it very much.

[@Dragoncurve]

Thanks! Sorry technical difficulties and stuff got in the way for a bit haha.

[@Manda1771]

I miss when Sci Fi played movies like this.

[@micheleulrich9479]

As a 14yr old in 1989, I love DS6 so much more than any other water movies. I would rent this one from Blockbuster and always watch on HBO. Miss those days!!!

[@matthenazgul5454]

I will see it and good to see you doing more videos again 🤘🤘🤘

[@Wolf359inc]

I remember seeing this in theatres on release, and have watched it many times since then. There is just something about films by Sean S Cunningham which enthrals me. The cast are great, and they all fall into the category of “hey, I know that guy/ gal”, and a few of them went on to bigger things. Miguel Ferrier (RIP) is excellent as the (human) antagonist. And the “monster” is great, for its time. Overall, I found this to be a solid “B” movie, which came so close to being an “A”, if you will. The Abyss was a great story, with a huge budget, and the end result was very slick. But Deepstar Six shows that you can still turn out a great movie, without spending a ton of money. Cheers,

[@DaniReySpyke]

Brilliant movie. One of my favorites of all time. Old school but very cool thou. Love sea and underwater movies and with monsters even better. Cheers!

[@DonaldBulley]

i love deep star six

[@just_some_random_guy]

I LOOOOOOVED Deep Star Six. I was 9 when I saw it and I had to BEG my dad to let me watch it, but, yep, it was awesome! I loved it. Gave me nightmares for days!

[@auntrayjones39]

Thoroughly enjoyed the Deep Star and Leviathan!!!

[@georgeoldham64]

i remember someone did like a review of it like little over 5 years ago, and then the scene where Matt McCoy gets killed burned my mind till i finally got the movie on DVD. worth the watch and moneys worth

[@havokan45]

Saw all 3 when they came out Levitation all my friends talked about the very end with out spoiling anything. Levitation & Abyss Cast had more well known actors & actresses at the time when you saw the TV Commercials . Deep Star Six snuck under the radar out of the 3 .

[@finnmeister]

There should be an underwater monster movie released every year.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@lyndellrobinson3611]

Love hearing you discuss movies that I watched on TV or at the theater growing up.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Saw it when it came out. I liked it.

[@willygallegos1361]

Thank you my good sir. I tried to figure out the name of this movie. Saw it long time ago on Syfy when then showed marathon of movies with common theme/genral. Monster kind of remind of the graboids from Treamors.

[@DarkManjiGaming]

Hell yeee! Love watching your vids!

[@erikmartinez1384]

Gosh that poster/ cover art brings back so many video rental store memories, lol.

[@robrice7246]

3:04/3:06 That basically sums up my Robertverse headcannon in a nutshell.

[@matthewdenz1045]

Great to see you back, been missing your stuff for sure. Do you have any plans to discuss the Dominion Extended Cut? I know the film didn't meet expectations but theres some cool stuff hidden in there that might be worth discussing, and hearing your "thoughts on the matter" is always worthwhile. There's even a JP3 raptor in the Black Market now, though it is admittedly mostly hidden. Great stuff as always, hope to see more soon!

[@Dragoncurve]

Yeah absolutely. That video should drop soon actually.

[@robertbermudez4526]

@@Dragoncurve hey remember on your main channel klayton fioriti and I want what's that emotional and intense music in the background on the funeral of John hammond-how the lost world was sup to end video which is that name of the title of your previous videos back in 2018 I Want to know what is the name of this emotional and intense music in the background pretty please and can you talk about the heisei gamera trilogy pretty please thank you

[@Jerrremy]

This sounds fucking awesome. Thanks for the weekend movie rec

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Nah this was a great little movie! It was pretty sweet knowing Deep Star Six was a cooler take of Horror of the Deep from our fave director of Friday the 13th!

[@ryanwalter8125]

I loved this movie as a kid,and still do

[@islasornacommunications9179]

Thank you for uploading a video man it’s been a while.

[@M1GarandMan3005]

Hey Klayton, did you ever do a review of the extended edition of Jurassic World Dominion?

[@madzod0076]

Remember seeing this on vhs when I was real little, between 4-6, and that scene with them pulling the diving suit out of the water always stuck with me, scared the crap out of me back then.

[@Haplo699g]

Love Deep Star Six, I think Leviathan is a bit better but they make a sweet double bill.

[@petermousley7328]

Loved Deep Star 6

[@mower2008]

Where have you been, Klayton? Such a long time being inactive had me thinking you were sick from COVID-19.

[@filmgal666]

I actually watched Leviathan the other day after watching your video on it and I just wanted to say, I actually rather enjoyed it. Certainly, it was no Abyss or John Carpenter's The Thing (of which there were Strong similarities), but I have seen MUCH worse films that I would sooner have root canal done than watch again. I just wanted to thank you for giving me a new movie to watch when I want something different. I think I'll also try this one my next day off as I always have a soft spot Sci-Fi B-movies that try their best.

[@legion5463]

This movie left an impression on me from long ago. I love this movie and recently had to hunt it down.

[@michaelbarnes7351]

I vaguely remember this movie so I really don't have an opinion about it but I would like to see it again.

[@DarkmanPoe]

I actually enjoy this movie, as well. Yeah, it's no masterpiece, but it's a fun, entertaining monster flick. Probably helps that I have very nostalgic feelings about seeing it in theaters with my dad after we'd just moved into a new house, I'd just started high school, and the future seemed bright. But, still...it's a lot of fun. Makes a great double feature with "Leviathan" (which I prefer). Strangely enough, I introduced my girlfriend to both of those films recently and she liked this one better than "Leviathan," so...there's that.

[@Will-zy3ru]

I have to say The Abyss is a masterpiece. But Deep Star Six and Leviathan are both good. It is interesting that 1989 had all this underwater stuff. Even 1990 had Hunt for Red October. That was a golden era. Far better than movies today.

[@FolgoreCZ]

So, not only there is a 1989 underwater monster movie with Robocop in it, there is one with Bob Morton as well? Please tell me that there is one with Dick Jones also. :-D

[@kingkazuma2239]

There's a lot of Alien vibes with all the "buttons" and some shots, 4:44, look like a straight copy from Alien

[@Ghost_PM11]

Ah, my first horror movie. Had to sleep with my parents for a week.

[@darrenchambers3042]

Best scene is when the diver gets bit in half.

[@sammyt7981]

Also review camp cretaceous season 5 it came out 2 months ago and you haven’t reviewed it yet since you reviewed the past seasons

[@sierraMaddin]

I will watch it this weekend 👍🏻

[@tristanwilliams4180]

the Monster was actually a Eurypterid or a Sea Scorpion from the Ordovician Period

[@MisterGoblin65]

Well done...would love to see a full length documentary on this film...Thank you!

[@khyrodon]

Personally, I always thought The Abyss was overrated. Meanwhile, I really enjoyed Deep Star Six. I have this thing for underwater horror, maybe because it’s about people trapped in a facility that’s still on Earth but also an alien environment where help or escape is difficult to reach. And Deep Star 6 was probably my favourite film like that until Underwater came out in 2020. The creature was cool and it was far more believable than the creatures from the Abyss or Leviathan.

[@ethandoyle4978]

Amazing I should definitely try to check this out if I can find it

[@hekt0rh]

Great to watch a new Klayton's video, nevera hear of this movie!