I can barely recall this movie except for the fact that I eventually figured out Teru Shimada, who played "Subra," was also “Osato” in "You Only Live Twice" (1967). It’s fortunate for him that Saltzman and Broccoli probably hadn't seen it, otherwise things could have been worse. The story involves a team of plant experts traveling through the Himalayas when they run into what is said to be the yeti. They manage to ca…

The evidence clearly suggests that upbringing plays a far more significant role than genetics. Having now viewed several movies directed by both W. Lee Wilder and his younger brother, Billy Wilder, the disparity is striking; it’s difficult to believe they shared the same father. In 'The Snow Creature,' identical shots of the yeti advancing and then pulling back are repeated throughout the film, at various points. …