Manfish - 1956

“Manfish,” from 1956, is a “find the treasure” adventure flick which takes place in the Caribbean. What sets this story apart is that it’s based on two Edgar Allan Poe stories, "The Gold-Bug" and "The Tell-Tale Heart.” The movie follows a ne’er do well captain of a turtle fishing boat and his crew, as they get involved with a local treasure hunter. They find mistrust and misadventure in equal measure, and wind up getting more than they bargained for. Mike and Amber take on this uneven but interesting film and discuss the original non-player character that Mike created after being inspired by “Manfish."

Title: Manfish

Director: W. Lee Wilder

IMDB Rating: 4.6 out of 10

Length: 1 hour and 26 minutes

Notable actors: Lon Chaney Jr.

Content warnings: Alcoholism, racism, misogyny, murder, animal cruelty

Hilarious tagline: "Three deep sea divers get involved in murder while searching for a lost treasure."

5th Edition Character: Swede, the Wereshark

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