Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsPrimetime EmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalFall TV GuideMost Anticipated This MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayTrending peopleCelebrity news
    IMDb LabsHelp centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
    Some content may be auto-translated
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

The Thing That Couldn't Die

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
Carolyn Kearney, Andra Martin, and William Reynolds in The Thing That Couldn't Die (1958)
Watch Official Trailer
Play trailer1:54
1 Video
32 Photos
Monster HorrorSupernatural HorrorHorror

A psychically gifted young woman discovers a centuries-old crate buried on her aunt's ranch. Opening it, her family discovers the living head of Gideon Drew, a 16th century devil worshiper w... Read allA psychically gifted young woman discovers a centuries-old crate buried on her aunt's ranch. Opening it, her family discovers the living head of Gideon Drew, a 16th century devil worshiper who was beheaded by Sir Francis Drake.A psychically gifted young woman discovers a centuries-old crate buried on her aunt's ranch. Opening it, her family discovers the living head of Gideon Drew, a 16th century devil worshiper who was beheaded by Sir Francis Drake.

  • Director
    • Will Cowan
  • Writer
    • David Duncan
  • Stars
    • William Reynolds
    • Andra Martin
    • Jeffrey Stone
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Will Cowan
    • Writer
      • David Duncan
    • Stars
      • William Reynolds
      • Andra Martin
      • Jeffrey Stone
    • 59User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
    Official Trailer

    Photos32

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 27
    View Poster

    Top Cast13

    William Reynolds
    William Reynolds
    • Gordon Hawthorne
    Andra Martin
    Andra Martin
    • Linda Madison
    Jeffrey Stone
    Jeffrey Stone
    • Hank Huston
    Carolyn Kearney
    Carolyn Kearney
    • Jessica Burns
    Peggy Converse
    • Flavia McIntyre
    Robin Hughes
    Robin Hughes
    • Gideon Drew
    James Anderson
    James Anderson
    • Boyd Abercrombie
    Charles Horvath
    Charles Horvath
    • Mike
    Forrest Lewis
    Forrest Lewis
    • Julian Ash
    George Alexander
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Harvey
    Phil Harvey
    • Trooper Kennedy
    • (uncredited)
    Thomas Browne Henry
    Thomas Browne Henry
    • Galleon Capt. Fletcher
    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Wade
    • Trooper Swanson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Will Cowan
    • Writer
      • David Duncan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews59

    4.42.1K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Thing That Couldn't Die' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

    Nulla facilisi etiam dignissim diam quis enim lobortis scelerisque
    Lorem ipsum dolorSit amet consecteturAdipiscing elitSed do eiusmodTempor incididuntUt labore et doloreMagna aliquaUt enim ad minimVeniam quisNostrud exercitation
    Sign in to see this summary and all user reviews
    See opinions from fans, or write your own review.
    Sign in to IMDb
    This extra step helps us keep IMDb's reviews a space for genuine, human voices.

    More like this

    The Lost World
    5.5
    The Lost World
    Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
    5.1
    Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
    Cult of the Cobra
    5.8
    Cult of the Cobra
    The Creature Walks Among Us
    5.6
    The Creature Walks Among Us
    The Leech Woman
    4.8
    The Leech Woman
    Horror Island
    5.9
    Horror Island
    The Haunted Strangler
    6.2
    The Haunted Strangler
    The Climax
    5.4
    The Climax
    Mystery of Edwin Drood
    6.4
    Mystery of Edwin Drood
    Jungle Woman
    4.6
    Jungle Woman
    Curse of the Undead
    6.0
    Curse of the Undead
    Monster on the Campus
    5.8
    Monster on the Campus

    Related interests

    Bill Skarsgård in It (2017)
    Monster Horror
    Daveigh Chase in The Ring (2002)
    Supernatural Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Co-star Robin Hughes would often perform Shakespearean monologues between shots. His horror makeup would enhance these moments all the more.
    • Goofs
      Early in the movie when the group gathers at the water site, Gordon flubs his line by coming in too early and interrupting Jessica. She restarts and he then redelivers his.
    • Quotes
      • Jessica Burns: You're all horrible! I hope you all die!
    • Connections
      Featured in Son of Svengoolie: The Thing That Couldn't Die (1981)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 16, 1959 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La cabeza maléfica
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 9m(69 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    You have no recently viewed pages
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2026 by IMDb.com, Inc.