The Hideous Sun Demon (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1958, The Hideous Sun Demon is a horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Clarke, running about 74 minutes. “The Blaze Of The Sun Made Him A Monster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.
Who’s in it. The Hideous Sun Demon stars Robert Clarke as Dr. Gilbert McKenna, Patricia Manning as Ann Russell, Nan Peterson as Trudy Osborne and Patrick Whyte as Dr. Frederick Buckell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Hideous Sun Demon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hideous Sun Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hideous Sun Demon tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)?
- In US, The Hideous Sun Demon is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hideous Sun Demon worth watching?
- The Hideous Sun Demon holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hideous Sun Demon?
- The Hideous Sun Demon stars Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte and Fred La Porta.
- When was The Hideous Sun Demon released?
- The Hideous Sun Demon was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.