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Beast from Haunted Cave

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 12m
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4.3/10
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Beast from Haunted Cave (1959)
A group of gold thieves pull of a heist and flee into the snowy wilderness, only to be pursued by a horrible, spider-like monster.
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A group of gold thieves pull of a heist and flee into the snowy wilderness, only to be pursued by a horrible, spider-like monster.A group of gold thieves pull of a heist and flee into the snowy wilderness, only to be pursued by a horrible, spider-like monster.A group of gold thieves pull of a heist and flee into the snowy wilderness, only to be pursued by a horrible, spider-like monster.
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Monte Hellman
  • Writer
    • Charles B. Griffith(original story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Forest
    • Sheila Noonan
    • Frank Wolff
  • Director
    • Monte Hellman
  • Writer
    • Charles B. Griffith(original story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Forest
    • Sheila Noonan
    • Frank Wolff
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    • 80User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    Linné Ahlstrand in Beast from Haunted Cave (1959)
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    Michael Forest
    Michael Forest
    • Gil Jackson
    Sheila Noonan
    • Gypsy Boulet
    • (as Sheila Carol)
    Frank Wolff
    Frank Wolff
    • Alexander Ward
    Wally Campo
    Wally Campo
    • Byron Smith
    Richard Sinatra
    • Marty Jones
    Linné Ahlstrand
    • Natalie, the bar-girl
    Chris Robinson
    Chris Robinson
    • The Beast
    • (as Christopher Robinson)
    • …
    Kay Jennings
    • Small Dove
    Jaclyn Hellman
    • Jill Jackson
    • (uncredited)
    Kinta Zertuche
    • Woman Sitting at Table
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Monte Hellman
    • Writer
      • Charles B. Griffith(original story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Roger Corman and Gene Corman partly chose their filming location in the Black Hills because they were encouraged to come by the Chamber of Commerce in South Dakota. The Chamber of Commerce offered financial incentives in order to ensure that this, and future Corman films, would be shot in their state.
    • Goofs
      At 2 min Alexander skis down a short mountain strip with plenty of snow. Minutes later when Marty and Byron do the same thing there is a huge patch of ground with no snow.
    • Quotes

      Marty Jones: I saw pieces of an egg in the mine, where it got Natalie. Now that could have been buried there for millions of years until the men working on the mine found it.

      Alexander Ward: I don't care what it is. I don't care if it chews up the whole state. I care if it came from Mars or happened by spontaneous combustion. We're going to Canada with a load of gold, so forget it!

    • Connections
      Edited into Pale Moonlight Theater: Beast from Haunted Cave (2014)

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    Look! A spider-thingy!
    The Corman family (notably Roger) has this nasty habit of padding a movie with lots of walking. Oh sure, there are variations on the theme. Generally, though you will find yourself subjected to a tour of Bronson Canyon, or wherever they decided to film that day's movie. Brother Gene has added variety by giving us lots of SKIING!!

    The plot involves four theives who stage a mine explosion in South Dakota to divert the town's attention while the bank is relieved of gold bars - but only six bars! Why six? Why, they're going cross-country skiing to the lodge of a local man, and that's all they can carry. From there, they will hop a plane to Canada. Unfortunately, there's a monster following the crooks, sort of a cross between a spider and Bigfoot with extra floppy arms.

    If it all sounds odd, that's because it is. The tension between the boss (I suspect it's really Donald Sutherland undercover) and his *ahem* secretary is almost palpable. Frank Sinatra's cousin's performance is outstanding, definitely paving the way for Frank Stallone's run of fame years later.

    The disturbing thing is that if these crooks are into putting their fellow fireworks manufacturers out of business, why are we robbing banks in South Dakota? Let's face it, South Dakota is not known for much other than Sturgis and it's motorcycle rally. I'm trying to figure out how partially robbing a bank in South Dakota cements your claim to the fireworks empire. Fortunately, I have other things to worry about other than these jokers.

    Sterno says spin your spider web somewhere else.
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Creature from the Cave
    • Filming locations
      • Deadwood, South Dakota, USA
    • Production company
      • Gene Corman Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original ratio)
      • 1.85 : 1

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