The Unknown Terror

Aug 12, 1957

1h 16m

★ 5.0

They dared enter the Cave of Death to explore the secrets of hell!

Overview

A woman leads an expedition into a remote jungle to find her long-lost brother, but instead finds a mad scientist who has created a fungus monster that feeds on the local inhabitants.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

Emirau Productions

Regal Films

The Unknown Terror Trailers

Cast

Dan Matthews

John Howard

Gina Matthews

Mala Powers

Peter Morgan

Paul Richards

Concha Ramsey

May Wynn

Dr. Ramsey

Gerald Milton

Lino

Duane Grey

Raoul Koom

Richard Gilden

Lead Villager

Martín Garralaga

Dr. Willoughby

Patrick O'Moore

Mr. Trainor

William Hamel

Jim Wheatley / ?The Monster Man

Charles Grey

Higgs (butler)

Charles Postal

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