{"id":3179,"date":"2007-05-11T09:33:03","date_gmt":"2007-05-11T16:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3179"},"modified":"2021-02-01T18:44:20","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T01:44:20","slug":"jack-the-giant-killer-1962","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3179","title":{"rendered":"Jack the Giant Killer (1962)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m going to entrust you with the most important mission ever given to a Cornish knight: to protect the life of the princess until she&#8217;s safe.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Poster-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Poster-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Poster-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Poster.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen a brave young farmboy (Kerwin Mathews) saves Princess Elaine (Judi Meredith) from the clutches of a giant, he is made a knight and charged with the task of protecting her. Soon he finds himself battling other monsters conjured by the evil wizard Pendragon (Torin Thatcher).\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anna Lee Films<\/li>\n<li>Fantasy<\/li>\n<li>Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, and Mythology<\/li>\n<li>Kidnapping<\/li>\n<li>Witches, Wizards, and Magicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s easy to see why Peary lists this much-maligned fantasy flick in the back of his book as a Sleeper &#8212; it&#8217;s been so roundly dissed as simply an inferior imitation of Ray Harryhausen&#8217;s stop-motion adventures that it never stood a chance on its own. While it&#8217;s true that the animation can&#8217;t hold a candle to Harryhausen&#8217;s creations, it&#8217;s exciting to see Jack battling various monsters, the story moves along at a fast pace, and the romantic leads are appealing. <em>Jack the Giant Killer<\/em> may not be must-see viewing, but it&#8217;s not awful, either. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kerwin Mathews as the plucky hero<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews-1536x859.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Mathews.png 1719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Judi Meredith as the bewitched princess<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Meredith.png 1695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lots of fast-paced action, colorful costumes, and creative make-up<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Leprachaun.png 1701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume-1536x870.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Costume.png 1701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-47477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/Jack-the-Giant-Killer-Makeup.png 1719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, but it&#8217;s recommended for fans of fantasy flicks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/imdb.com\/title\/tt0056112\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s1263jack.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moriareviews.com\/fantasy\/jack-the-giant-killer-1962.htm\">Moria Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcm.com\/tcmdb\/title\/17181\/jack-the-giant-killer\/#articles-reviews?articleId=159332\">TCM Article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1962\/07\/26\/archives\/jack-the-giant-killer-and-the-mighty-ursus-on-twin-bill.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/film\/77071.html\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m going to entrust you with the most important mission ever given to a Cornish knight: to protect the life of the princess until she&#8217;s safe.&#8221; Synopsis: When a brave young farmboy (Kerwin Mathews) saves Princess Elaine (Judi Meredith) from the clutches of a giant, he is made a knight and charged with the task of protecting her. Soon he finds himself battling other monsters conjured by the evil wizard Pendragon (Torin Thatcher). 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