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Robot Monster

1953Movie1 h 6 min

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Ro-Man, an alien robot who greatly resembles a gorilla in a diving helmet, is sent to earth to destroy all human life. Ro-Man falls in love with one of the last six remaining humans, and struggles to understand how his programming can instruct him to kill her while his heart demands that he can't.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Phil Tucker
Written by
Wyott Ordung
Produced by
Phil Tucker

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Facts

June 24, 1953 · 1 h 6 min · Violence

Released
June 24, 1953
Runtime
1 h 6 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Shut Up, Kirk!, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Moment Killer +9

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Robot Monster worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 3 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%).

Will Robot Monster scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 3 for scares.

Is Robot Monster good for date night?

and 1 moreAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Robot Monster use?

Shut Up, Kirk!You Have Outlived Your UsefulnessMoment KillerYou Are Number SixAnnoying Younger SiblingKick the DogMars Needs WomenHeel–Face Door-SlamStock FootageCovers Always LieAll Just a DreamAliens Are Bastardsand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Shut Up, Kirk!, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, and Moment Killer.