The Hideous Sun Demon

Aug 28, 1958

1h 14m

★ 4.1

The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!

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.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Clarke-King Enterprises

The Hideous Sun Demon Trailers

Cast

Dr. Gilbert McKenna

Robert Clarke

Ann Russell

Patricia Manning

Trudy Osborne

Nan Peterson

Dr. Frederick Buckell

Patrick Whyte

Dr. Jacob Hoffman

Fred La Porta

George Messorio

Peter Similuk

Police Lt. Peterson (as Bill Hampton)

William White

Dr. Stern

Robert Garry

Suzy's Mother

Donna King

Suzy

Xandra Conkling

Radio Deejay

Del Courtney

Policeman in Warehouse

Ron Honthaner

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