The Hideous Sun Demon

1958·Movie
1h 14min·NR
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–17%

Where to watch

HooplaFawesomeCultpixTubi TV

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The Hideous Sun Demon fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Scare4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The future, history, and technology

  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography4
  • Editing4
  • Sound Centrality4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!

After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.
Classic B-MovieCreature FeatureAtomic Age Sci-FiUnintentionally FunnyCult ClassicLow Budget HorrorCampy ThrillerNostalgic AppealMonster on the Loose

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Clarke, Tom Boutross, Tom Miller
Written by:
E.S. Seeley Jr.
Produced by:
Robert Clarke, Robin C. Kirkman, Robin C. Kirkman
Composed by:
Douglas Menville

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hideous Sun Demon

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Where can I stream The Hideous Sun Demon legally?

HooplaFawesomeCultpixTubi TV

The Hideous Sun Demon is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hideous Sun Demon worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hideous Sun Demon rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hideous Sun Demon?

1 h 14 min

The Hideous Sun Demon runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is The Hideous Sun Demon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hideous Sun Demon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hideous Sun Demon in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hideous Sun Demon use?

Interrupted SuicideDespair Event HorizonClimbing ClimaxHospital HottieNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownHard-Drinking Party GirlIn Love with the Gangster's GirlDeterminatorBadass BystanderScreaming WomanIn Medias ResToo Dumb to Liveand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Hideous Sun Demon, including Interrupted Suicide, Despair Event Horizon, Climbing Climax.

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