The Unearthly
“An army of mutants on a mission from hell!”
Synopsis
A mad doctor uses patients at his isolated psychiatric institute as subjects in his attempts to create longevity by surgically installing an artificial gland in their skulls.
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The Unearthly 1957
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-28
Top Cast
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John Carradine
Dr. Charles Conway
Myron Healey
Mark Houston
Allison Hayes
Grace Thomas
Marilyn Buferd
Dr. Sharon Gilchrist
Tor Johnson
Lobo
Arthur Batanides
Danny Green
Sally Todd
Natalie Andries
Harry Fleer
Harry Jedrow
Roy Gordon
Dr. Loren Wright
Guy Prescott
Police Captain George Reagan
Raymond Guth
Police Officer Miller
Paul McWilliams
Police Officer Ed
Gloria Petroff
Screaming Woman
Karl Johnson
Monster in Basement (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Monster in Basement (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Petroff
- Screenplay & Story
- John D.F. Black, Jane Mann
- Original Score
- Henry Vars
- Original Title
- The Unearthly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- AB-PT Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Petroff
John D.F. Black, Jane Mann
Henry Vars
W. Merle Connell
Boris Petroff
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Petroff
Director
John D.F. Black
Screenplay
Jane Mann
Screenplay
W. Merle Connell
Director of Photography
Henry Vars
Original Music Composer
Boris Petroff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unearthly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unearthly about?
A mad doctor uses patients at his isolated psychiatric institute as subjects in his attempts to create longevity by surgically installing an artificial gland in their skulls.
Who directed The Unearthly?
The Unearthly was directed by Boris Petroff.
Who stars in The Unearthly?
The principal cast of The Unearthly includes John Carradine, Myron Healey, Allison Hayes, Marilyn Buferd, Tor Johnson.
When was The Unearthly released and how long is it?
The Unearthly was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unearthly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unearthly was composed by Henry Vars.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unearthly?
The Unearthly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).