Man Beast (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1956, Man Beast is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jerry Warren, running about 62 minutes. “Hair-raising excitement in the icy lair of man-like creatures roaming the roof of the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Connie Hayward mounts an expedition into the Himalayan Mountains looking for her brother, who has not returned from a previous trek trying to locate the Yeti, or "Abominable Snowman". Arriving at her brother's last-known camp Connie and her companions find only a strange old guide, Varga. They are soon attacked by gigantic Snowmen but are not half as surprised as when Vargas reveals his secret origin and the plans he has for Connie.
Who’s in it. Man Beast stars Asa Maynor as Connie Hayward, George Skaff as Varga, Tom Maruzzi as Steve Cameron and Lloyd Nelson as Trevor Hudson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Man Beast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Beast tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Beast (1956)?
- In US, Man Beast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man Beast worth watching?
- Man Beast holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Beast?
- Man Beast stars Asa Maynor, George Skaff, Tom Maruzzi, Lloyd Nelson and Rock Madison.
- When was Man Beast released?
- Man Beast was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.