The Hideous Sun Demon
“The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!”
Synopsis
After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.
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Joe Dante on THE HIDEOUS SUN DEMON
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Robert Clarke
Dr. Gilbert McKenna
Patricia Manning
Ann Russell
Nan Peterson
Trudy Osborne
Patrick Whyte
Dr. Frederick Buckell
Fred La Porta
Dr. Jacob Hoffman
Peter Similuk
George Messorio
William White
Police Lt. Peterson (as Bill Hampton)
Robert Garry
Dr. Stern
Donna King
Suzy's Mother
Xandra Conkling
Suzy
Del Courtney
Radio Deejay
Ron Honthaner
Policeman in Warehouse
Richard Cassarino
Barfly / Man on Beach with Kids / Policeman (as Cass Richards)
Helen Joseph
Darryl Westbrook
Bill Currie
Pearl Driggs
Convalescing Woman on Roof
Fran Leighton
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$59K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Boutross, Robert Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- E.S. Seeley Jr.
- Original Title
- The Hideous Sun Demon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $59K
- Production Studios
- Clarke-King Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Boutross, Robert Clarke
E.S. Seeley Jr.
Tom Boutross
Robert Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Boutross
Director
E.S. Seeley Jr.
Screenplay
Robert Clarke
Producer
Robert Clarke
Director
Tom Boutross
Editor
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 Hideous Sun Demon
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What is The Hideous Sun Demon about?
After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.
Who directed The Hideous Sun Demon?
The Hideous Sun Demon was directed by Tom Boutross, Robert Clarke.
Who stars in The Hideous Sun Demon?
The principal cast of The Hideous Sun Demon includes Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte, Fred La Porta.
When was The Hideous Sun Demon released and how long is it?
The Hideous Sun Demon was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hideous Sun Demon?
The Hideous Sun Demon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).