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The Hideous Sun Demon

  • 1958
  • Unrated
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
1.8K
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The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)
HorrorSci-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.

  • Directors
    • Tom Boutross
    • Robert Clarke
  • Writers
    • E.S. Seeley Jr.
    • Doane R. Hoag
    • Robert Clarke
  • Stars
    • Robert Clarke
    • Patricia Manning
    • Nan Peterson
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tom Boutross
      • Robert Clarke
    • Writers
      • E.S. Seeley Jr.
      • Doane R. Hoag
      • Robert Clarke
    • Stars
      • Robert Clarke
      • Patricia Manning
      • Nan Peterson
    • 68User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast25

    Robert Clarke
    Robert Clarke
    • Dr. Gilbert McKenna
    Patricia Manning
    • Ann Russell
    Nan Peterson
    Nan Peterson
    • Trudy Osborne
    Patrick Whyte
    Patrick Whyte
    • Dr. Frederick Buckell
    Fred La Porta
    • Dr. Jacob Hoffman
    Peter Similuk
    • George Messorio
    William White
    • Police Lt. Peterson
    • (as Bill Hampton)
    Robert Garry
    • Dr. Stern
    Donna King
    Donna King
    • Suzy's Mother
    Xandra Conkling
    • Suzy
    Del Courtney
    Del Courtney
    • Radio Deejay
    Richard Cassarino
    • Barfly
    • (as Cass Richards)
    • …
    Helen Joseph
    Darryl Westbrook
    Bill Currie
    Pearl Driggs
    • Convalescing Woman on Roof
    Fran Leighton
    Bob Hafner
    • Directors
      • Tom Boutross
      • Robert Clarke
    • Writers
      • E.S. Seeley Jr.
      • Doane R. Hoag
      • Robert Clarke
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    User reviews68

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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
      When the doctor is talking about how humans develop in the womb, he places a picture of a cro-magnon man on top of another book showing pictures of "intermediate classes" of animals. When he removes the picture, however, the book is showing pictures of the developing stages of a human.
    • Quotes
      • Trudy Osborne: [playing the piano, and singing] Strange Pursuit, The pursuit of love, Is a strange compelling desire. Though you're near, You're not mine to hold, And I want the joy your lips inspire. / My heart is bare, You know I care, Will you take my love, or throw it away? Please let me know, Just "yes" or "no." Why the great suspense in this game you play? / Strange Pursuit, The pursuit of love, Has me breathless with a burning fire. On and on, Goes the maddening chase. Never ending is love's strange desire. / Oo-ooh oo-ooh, Strange Pursuit.
    • 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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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 12, 1962 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Saurus
    • Filming locations
      • Boarding House, Lafayette Park Ave., Los Angeles, California, USA(interiors: McKenna home)
    • Production company
      • Clarke-King Enterprises
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $58,500 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 14m(74 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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