The Hideous Sun Demon

1958
Unrated
1h 14m

IMDb RATING

4.3/10

1.6K

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Horror Sci-Fi

After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.

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IMDb RATING

4.3/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Upon its release, the film received mostly negative reviews. By the 1980s, it became something of a cult film to horror and B-movie film fans. In 1983, an authorized, re-edited comedic spoof version entitled What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon (1989) (also known as Revenge of the Sun Demon) was released. The film's star and producer Robert Clarke agreed to re-dub his dialogue for the spoof, but reportedly later regretted being involved in the production. In 1985, Hideous Sun Demon: Special Edition was released.

Goofs
During a scuffle between George and Gil at Trudy's house, George pulls out a Colt Model 1903 handgun and forces Gil outside. But when the scene resumes outside, the gun is now a Luger.

Quotes
Dr. Frederick Buckell: Whiskey and soda mix, not whiskey and science.

Alternate versions
A sequence (totalling a few seconds) featuring the monster (Robert Clarke) eating a rat has been removed from many existing prints of the film.

Connections
Edited into What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon (1989)

Soundtracks
Strange Pursuit
Sung by Nan Peterson

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Featured review

Definitely a must for any B-movie collection

6 reasons why you should watch it?

1. Robert Clarke's quasi convincing performance during the "why me? Why Me? WHY ME?" scene. Quasi. 2. The worst fake-piano playing (by Trudy-Nan Peterson) in the history of cinema. Mind you, you don't notice it the first time round. You're too busy looking at something else. 3. Watch the Sun Demon slaughter a dog. Definitely not politically correct. 4. Does the Sun Demon make love with Trudy on the beach? We'll never know. 5. The Sun Demon's car. It's brilliant. Too bad we don't know the make. 6. The Sun Demon didn't really run over the policeman. Or did He?

I could go on but I don't want to spoil the movie.