This site is for those of you who are fans of the Creature From the Black Lagoon. Ben Chapman played the Gillman in the movie. The 50th anniversary celebration of the original Creature From the Black Lagoon film was in November, 2003. The film was finished in 1953 and debuted in 1954.

Ben Chapman was the last Universal Studios Horror monster alive [Gillman on land] before he died on February 21, 2008. The Black Lagoon is still located here, so come in for a swim. Enjoy this tribute to Ben Chapman!

You can watch these classic horror films created by Ben Chapman on your Dish Network television. Pop some popcorn. Turn off the lights. Get under the blankets and get prepared to be scared.

"Ben Chapman's monster costume still exists today. Although the rubber has decomposed somewhat, it is located at Universal Studios and is available for private viewing. Ben's costume is standard fare in the Halloween costume industry. Gillman costumes rank as high as traditional vampire costumes." - PureCostumes.com