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3.8 / 10(41 votes)IMDbNR19551h 18mUnited States of America

The Beast with a Million Eyes

“An unspeakable horror... Destroying... Terrifying!”

Synopsis

At a decrepit farm outside a remote American desert community, something takes over the minds of some of the local humans and animals and is able to see through their eyes and control their actions.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 15, 1955

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$23K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Kramarsky, Roger Corman
Screenplay & Story
Tom Filer
Original Score
Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev
Original Title
The Beast with a Million Eyes
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Budget
$23K
Production Studios
American Releasing Corporation (ARC), San Mateo Productions, American International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Kramarsky, Roger Corman

Screenplay & Story

Tom Filer

Original Score & Music

Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev

Director of Photography

Everett Baker

Film Editing

Jack Killifer

Producers

Roger Corman, David Kramarsky

Department Leadership Roster

David Kramarsky

Director

David Kramarsky

Producer

Tom Filer

Screenplay

Everett Baker

Director of Photography

Jack Killifer

Editor

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast with a Million Eyes

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What is The Beast with a Million Eyes about?

At a decrepit farm outside a remote American desert community, something takes over the minds of some of the local humans and animals and is able to see through their eyes and control their actions.

Who directed The Beast with a Million Eyes?

The Beast with a Million Eyes was directed by David Kramarsky, Roger Corman.

Who stars in The Beast with a Million Eyes?

The principal cast of The Beast with a Million Eyes includes Paul Birch, Lorna Thayer, Dona Cole, Dick Sargent, Leonard Tarver.

When was The Beast with a Million Eyes released and how long is it?

The Beast with a Million Eyes was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for The Beast with a Million Eyes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast with a Million Eyes was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast with a Million Eyes?

The Beast with a Million Eyes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).