Though it is full of bad acting, enormous plot holes, and some pretty bad songs, this movie is actually so goofy that it is mildly enjoyable. The tiny town the movie is set in is apparently about a thousand miles from any other sort of civilization, which seems to be why the Gila Monster is able to hide so well. This film looks like to have been a vehicle to launch the career of Don Sullivan, but his acting is pretty poor and his singing voice below average at best, so it's no wonder he didn't have a stellar career after the movie was released. Despite all this, The Giant Gila Monster is rather entertaining if you like monster flicks; having a real gila monster walk through miniature sets makes for some fun special effects. The actor who plays the sheriff does a good job with his role, and the party towards the end is a real laugh to watch. Don't expect a classic from this one, but on its own merits it's not as bad as you might think.
Review of The Giant Gila Monster
