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Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Giant Gila Monster
Chase is a young mechanic/aspiring musician whose town is attacked by a giant gila monster. Chase helps the sheriff investigate the mysterious series of deaths and accidents, all the while struggling to provide for his widowed mother, crippled little sister, and French girlfriend. The final showdown with the monster involves explosives in a jalopy.
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Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 50%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%



**Fantasy or Science Fiction?** - science fiction story
Giant monster movie? Yes
Kind of monster - Giant Monster(s)

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - musician
Age: - 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes

Main Adversary
Identity: - animal
Has special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - super strength
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - 20%

Setting
Earth setting: - 20th Century (1950-1970)
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
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