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The Hideous Sun Demon (1959)

UNRATED 74 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi
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After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.

Directors:

Robert Clarke, Tom Boutross

Writers:

E.S. Seeley Jr. (screenplay), Doane R. Hoag (additional dialogue), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning and Nan Peterson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Clarke Robert Clarke ...
Dr. Gilbert McKenna
Patricia Manning Patricia Manning ...
Ann Russell
Nan Peterson Nan Peterson ...
Trudy Osborne
Patrick Whyte Patrick Whyte ...
Dr. Frederick Buckell
Fred La Porta Fred La Porta ...
Dr. Jacob Hoffman
Peter Similuk Peter Similuk ...
George Messorio
William White William White ...
Police Lt. Peterson (as Bill Hampton)
Robert Garry Robert Garry ...
Dr. Stern
Donna King Donna King ...
Suzy's Mother
Xandra Conkling Xandra Conkling ...
Suzy
Del Courtney Del Courtney ...
Radio Deejay
Richard Cassarino Richard Cassarino ...
Barfly / Man on Beach with Kids / Policeman (as Cass Richards)
Helen Joseph Helen Joseph
Darryl Westbrook Darryl Westbrook
Bill Currie Bill Currie
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Storyline

After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight. Written by Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Radiation | Manhunt | Falling From Height | Monster | Beating  | See more »

Taglines:

The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Blood on His Lips See more »

Filming Locations:

Boarding House, Lafayette Park Ave., Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$58,500 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Clarke-King Enterprises See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Clarke later helped spoof this movie when it was re-dubbed and re-released as What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The barrel of the police officer's rubber prop gun visibly bends back and forth as he is chasing the Sun Demon on top of the gas tank. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Chiller Cinema: The Hideous Half Hour Sun Demon (#1.10)" (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Strange Pursuit"
Sung by Marilyn King (as Marylyn King) See more »