How to Make a Monster(1958)
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How to Make a Monster Synopsis
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
How to Make a Monster (1958) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Herbert L. Strock, released on July 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway and Gary Clarke. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert L. Strock
- Writers:
- Herman Cohen, Aben Kandel, Herman Cohen
- Producers:
- Herman Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Sunset Productions, American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
How to Make a Monster (1958) Trailer
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How to Make a Monster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert H. Harris
as Pete Dumond
Paul Brinegar
as Rivero
Gary Conway
as Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein)
Gary Clarke
as Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf)
Malcolm Atterbury
as Security Guard Richards
Dennis Cross
as Security Guard Monahan
Morris Ankrum
as Police Capt. Hancock
Walter Reed
as Detective Thompson
John Ashley
as Himself
Paul Maxwell
as Jeffrey Clayton
Eddie Marr
as John Nixon
- Heather Ames
Heather Ames
as Arlene Dow
Key crew
Directed by Herbert L. Strock, written by Herman Cohen, Aben Kandel and Herman Cohen, produced by Herman Cohen.
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How to Make a Monster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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How to Make a Monster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How to Make a Monster online?
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How to Make a Monster (1958) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and AMC, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in How to Make a Monster?
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The main cast of How to Make a Monster (1958) includes Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway, Gary Clarke and Malcolm Atterbury. The film was directed by Herbert L. Strock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How to Make a Monster released?
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How to Make a Monster was released on July 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is How to Make a Monster worth watching?
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How to Make a Monster (1958) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for How to Make a Monster?
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