Monster on the Campus
“Co-ed beauty captive of man-monster! Campus terror! Students victims of terror-beast!”
Synopsis
A college paleontology professor acquires a newly discovered specimen of a coelacanth, but while examining it, he is accidentally exposed to its blood, and finds himself periodically turning into a murderous Neanderthal man.
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Arthur Franz
Donald Blake
Joanna Moore
Madeline Howard
Judson Pratt
Lt. Mike Stevens
Troy Donahue
Jimmy Flanders
Nancy Walters
Sylvia Lockwood
Helen Westcott
Nurse Molly Riordan
Ross Elliott
Sgt. Eddie Daniels
Alexander Lockwood
Prof. Gilbert Howard
Whit Bissell
Dr. Oliver Cole
Richard H. Cutting
Tom Edwards - Forest Ranger
Hank Patterson
Townsend - Night Watchman
Phil Harvey
Sgt. Powell
Eddie Parker
Donald as a Monster
Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Student
Anne Anderson
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- David Duncan
- Original Title
- Monster on the Campus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
David Duncan
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Joseph Gershenson
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
David Duncan
Writer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Joseph Gershenson
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster on the Campus
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What is Monster on the Campus about?
A college paleontology professor acquires a newly discovered specimen of a coelacanth, but while examining it, he is accidentally exposed to its blood, and finds himself periodically turning into a murderous Neanderthal man.
Who directed Monster on the Campus?
Monster on the Campus was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in Monster on the Campus?
The principal cast of Monster on the Campus includes Arthur Franz, Joanna Moore, Judson Pratt, Troy Donahue, Nancy Walters.
When was Monster on the Campus released and how long is it?
Monster on the Campus was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.