How to Make a Monster
“See the Ghastly Ghouls in Flaming Color!”
Synopsis
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
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Official Trailer - HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER (1958, Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-02
Top Cast
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Robert H. Harris
Pete Dumond
Paul Brinegar
Rivero
Gary Conway
Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein)
Gary Clarke
Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf)
Malcolm Atterbury
Security Guard Richards
Dennis Cross
Security Guard Monahan
Morris Ankrum
Police Capt. Hancock
Walter Reed
Detective Thompson
John Ashley
Himself
Paul Maxwell
Jeffrey Clayton
Eddie Marr
John Nixon
Heather Ames
Arlene Dow
Robert Shayne
Gary Droz
Rod Dana
Lab Technician
Jacqueline Ebeier
Jane
Thomas Browne Henry
Martin Brace - director of 'Werewolf Meets Frankenstein'
John Phillips
Detective Jones
Paulene Myers
Millie - the Pedestrian
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock
- Screenplay & Story
- Aben Kandel, Herman Cohen
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- How to Make a Monster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Sunset Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert L. Strock
Aben Kandel, Herman Cohen
Paul Dunlap
Maury Gertsman
Jerry Young
Herman Cohen, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert L. Strock
Director
Aben Kandel
Screenplay
Herman Cohen
Screenplay
Herman Cohen
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Jerry Young
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make a Monster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Make a Monster about?
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
Who directed How to Make a Monster?
How to Make a Monster was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
Who stars in How to Make a Monster?
The principal cast of How to Make a Monster includes Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway, Gary Clarke, Malcolm Atterbury.
When was How to Make a Monster released and how long is it?
How to Make a Monster was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Make a Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Make a Monster was composed by Paul Dunlap.