Monster (1980 film)
For the film directed by Barbara Peeters, see Humanoids from the Deep.
| Monster | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Kenneth Hartford Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) |
| Produced by |
Kenneth Hartford (producer) Garland Scott (producer) |
| Written by |
Kenneth Hartford Walter Roeber Schmidt Garland Scott Herbert L. Strock |
| Starring |
James Mitchum John Carradine Philip Carey Anthony Eisley |
| Music by | Gene Kauer |
| Cinematography |
Art Fitzsimmons J. Wilder Mincey |
| Edited by | Michael Johnson |
Release dates | 1980 |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Monstroid is a 1980 American film directed by Kenneth Hartford. It was originally titled Monster when the film was first announced in 1975 and again in 1977, and suffered numerous cast changes (most notably Keenan Wynn who was still billed on some early video releases). The film was eventually released in 1980 as Monstroid, and is also known as Monstroid: It Came from the Lake (American DVD box title) and The Toxic Horror (American alternative title).
Plot summary
When a small Colombian village is viciously attacked by a creature from a nearby lake, a corrupt chemical company sends a specialist (Jim Mitchum) to destroy the beast and cover up their involvement with its creation.
Cast
- James Mitchum as Travis
- John Carradine as Priest
- Philip Carey as Barnes
- Anthony Eisley as Pete
- Andrea Hartford as Andrea
- Glen Hartford as Glen
- Coral Kassel as Girl in lake
- Aldo Sambrell
External links
- Monster at the Internet Movie Database
- Monster is available for free download at the Internet Archive