The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)
August 28, 1958Release Date
The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)
August 28, 1958Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Robert Clarke
Dr. Gilbert McKenna / Producer / Director
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
William White
Police Lt. Peterson
Donna King
Suzy's Mother
Xandra Conkling
Suzy
Del Courtney
Radio Deejay
Ron Honthaner
Policeman in Warehouse / Assistant Editor
Richard Cassarino
Barfly / Man on Beach with Kids / Policeman (as Cass Richards) / Makeup Artist / Art Direction
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
Pearl Driggs
Convalescing Woman on Roof
Anthony J. Hilder
(As Tony Hilder)
David Sloan
Newsboy
Robin C. Kirkman
Policeman (uncredited) / Production Manager / Associate Producer
Douglas Menville
Policeman (uncredited) / Sound
Tom Boutross
Director / Editor
E.S. Seeley Jr.
Screenplay
Tom Miller
Assistant Director
Stan Follis
Cinematography
John Arthur Morrill
Cinematography
Vilis Lapenieks
Cinematography
Chuck Newell
John Murphy
Bob Hafner
Fran Leighton
Bill Currie
Helen Joseph
Darryl Westbrook
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 28, 1958
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 14m
Content RatingNR
Budget$58,500
Filming LocationsCalifornia, United States
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The Hideous Sun Demon (sometimes billed as The Sun Demon, or in the UK as Blood on His Lips) is a 1958 American science fiction horror film produced, directed, and cowritten by Robert Clarke, who also starred in the title role. It also stars Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte, and Fred La Porta. The film focuses on a scientist (portrayed by Clarke) who is exposed to a radioactive isotope and soon finds out that it comes with horrifying consequences.
The film was inspired by the financial success of The Astounding She-Monster, in which Clarke had starred earlier that year. The crew was made up of University of Southern California film students, while the cast consisted of unknowns in addition to Clarke's family and friends. Shooting took place under three different cinematographers over 12 consecutive weekends. Originally budgeted at $10,000, the film ended up costing $50,000. Distributed by Clarke's own Pacific International Pictures, The Hideous Sun Demon premiered on August 29, 1958 as part of a double bill with Roger Corman's Attack of the Crab Monsters. The film received mostly negative reviews upon its release, but has since become a cult film and has been referenced and parodied many times. An unauthorized sequel, the 1965 short film Wrath of the Sun Demon, was produced by Donald F. Glut. Two redubbed versions of the original film have been released: the comedic Hideous Sun Demon: Special Edition and What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon (also known as Revenge of the Sun Demon), the latter of which was produced with Clarke's permission.