The Manster (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1959, The Manster is a horror film directed by George P. Breakston, running about 72 minutes. “Half-Man, Half-Monster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter is sent to interview a scientist working in his mountain laboratory.
Who’s in it. The Manster stars Peter Dyneley as Larry Stanford, Jane Hylton as Linda Stanford, Tetsu Nakamura as Dr. Robert Suzuki and Terri Zimmern as Tara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Manster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manster tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Manster (1959)?
- In US, The Manster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Manster worth watching?
- The Manster holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Manster?
- The Manster stars Peter Dyneley, Jane Hylton, Tetsu Nakamura, Terri Zimmern and Norman Van Hawley.