While not necessarily spoiler-heavy regarding raw plot details, knowing that the upcoming reboot will take audiences back to the Amazon at least gives us some basic hints at the setting and aesthetic of the upcoming movie.
The reveal of an Amazon origin for Creature from the Black Lagoon’s monster is a fascinating development for the Dark Universe, but it’s may not be terribly surprising to fans of the character.
In the original Black Lagoon film from 1954, the titular villain similarly hailed from the South American jungle, which seems to indicate that Universal has opted to keep many essential elements of the story intact.