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The Hideous Sun Demon

The Hideous Sun Demon

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The Hideous Sun Demon

"The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!"

1958

1h 14m

4.4(25 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

Dr. Gilbert McKenna

Patricia Manning

Ann Russell

Nan Peterson

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

Creative team

Directed by: Tom Boutross
Robert Clarke
Written by: E.S. Seeley Jr.
Produced by: Robert Clarke

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