The Hideous Sun Demon(1958)
The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!
The Hideous Sun Demon Synopsis
After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.
The Hideous Sun Demon (1958) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Tom Boutross, released on August 28, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson and Patrick Whyte. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Boutross
- Writers:
- E.S. Seeley Jr.
- Producers:
- Robert Clarke
- Production:
- Clarke-King Enterprises
- Budget:
- $58,500
- Status:
- Released
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The Hideous Sun Demon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Clarke
as Dr. Gilbert McKenna
- Patricia Manning
Patricia Manning
as Ann Russell
Nan Peterson
as Trudy Osborne
- Patrick Whyte
Patrick Whyte
as Dr. Frederick Buckell
- Fred La Porta
Fred La Porta
as Dr. Jacob Hoffman
- Peter Similuk
Peter Similuk
as George Messorio
- William White
William White
as Police Lt. Peterson (as Bill Hampton)
- Robert Garry
Robert Garry
as Dr. Stern
- Donna King
Donna King
as Suzy's Mother
- Xandra Conkling
Xandra Conkling
as Suzy
- Del Courtney
Del Courtney
as Radio Deejay
- Ron Honthaner
Ron Honthaner
as Policeman in Warehouse
Key crew
Directed by Tom Boutross, written by E.S. Seeley Jr., produced by Robert Clarke.
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The Hideous Sun Demon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Hideous Sun Demon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hideous Sun Demon online?
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The Hideous Sun Demon (1958) is available to stream on Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix, Troma NOW and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hideous Sun Demon?
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The main cast of The Hideous Sun Demon (1958) includes Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte and Fred La Porta. The film was directed by Tom Boutross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hideous Sun Demon released?
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The Hideous Sun Demon was released on August 28, 1958 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Hideous Sun Demon worth watching?
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The Hideous Sun Demon (1958) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 25 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 The Hideous Sun Demon?
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