Mesa of Lost Women
“A race of deadly spider-women luring men to their death!”
Synopsis
A mad scientist, Dr. Aranya (Jackie Coogan), has created giant spiders in his Mexican lab in Zarpa Mesa to create a race of superwomen by injecting spiders with human pituitary growth hormones. Women develop miraculous regenerative powers, but men mutate into disfigured dwarves. Spiders grow to human size and intelligence.
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Joe Dante on THE MESA OF LOST WOMEN
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-09
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Jackie Coogan
Dr Aranya
Allan Nixon
Dr. Tucker, camp physician
Richard Travis
Dan Mulcahey, foreman
Lyle Talbot
Narrator (voice)
Paula Hill
Doreen Culbertson
Robert Knapp
Grant Phillips
Tandra Quinn
Tarantella
Chris-Pin Martin
Pepe
Harmon Stevens
Dr. Leland J. Masterson
Nico Lek
Jan van Croft
Kelly Drake
Lost Woman
John Robert Martin
Frank
George Barrows
George
Dolores Fuller
Blonde 'Watcher in the Woods'
Mona McKinnon
Lost Woman
Sherry Moreland
Lost Woman
Katherine Victor
Car-Driver Spider Woman
Samuel Wu
Wu
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Tevos, Ron Ormond
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Tevos
- Original Score
- Hoyt Curtin
- Original Title
- Mesa of Lost Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Ron Ormond Productions, Howco Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Tevos, Ron Ormond
Herbert Tevos
Hoyt Curtin
Hugh Winn, Ray H. Lockert
Melvin Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Tevos
Director
Herbert Tevos
Screenplay
Melvin Gordon
Producer
Ron Ormond
Director
Hugh Winn
Editor
Ray H. Lockert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesa of Lost Women
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What is Mesa of Lost Women about?
A mad scientist, Dr. Aranya (Jackie Coogan), has created giant spiders in his Mexican lab in Zarpa Mesa to create a race of superwomen by injecting spiders with human pituitary growth hormones. Women develop miraculous regenerative powers, but men mutate into disfigured dwarves. Spiders grow to human size and intelligence.
Who directed Mesa of Lost Women?
Mesa of Lost Women was directed by Herbert Tevos, Ron Ormond.
Who stars in Mesa of Lost Women?
The principal cast of Mesa of Lost Women includes Jackie Coogan, Allan Nixon, Richard Travis, Lyle Talbot, Paula Hill.
When was Mesa of Lost Women released and how long is it?
Mesa of Lost Women was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Mesa of Lost Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesa of Lost Women was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mesa of Lost Women?
Mesa of Lost Women holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).