How to Make a Monster (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, How to Make a Monster is a thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by George Huang, running about 91 minutes. “What started out as a simple game... became a virtual nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Video game developer Clayton Software enlists the talents of a misfit group of programmers to develop the scariest computer combat game: EVILUTION. With four weeks to bring the game to market and a million-dollar bonus on the line, they utilize a telemetry suit to render a 3-D version of the onscreen player. But when a power surge gives the hard drive a mind of its own, the suit comes to life to play the game for real and the programming team find themselves in the middle of a chilling virtual nightmare beyond their wildest imagination.
Who’s in it. How to Make a Monster stars Clea DuVall as Laura, Steven Culp as Drummond, Tyler Mane as Hardcore and Jason Marsden as Bug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, How to Make a Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Make a Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Make a Monster tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Make a Monster (2001)?
- In GB, How to Make a Monster is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Make a Monster worth watching?
- How to Make a Monster holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Make a Monster?
- How to Make a Monster stars Clea DuVall, Steven Culp, Tyler Mane, Jason Marsden and Karim Prince.
- When was How to Make a Monster released?
- How to Make a Monster was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.