Monster on the Campus (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, Monster on the Campus is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 77 minutes. “Co-ed beauty captive of man-monster! Campus terror! Students victims of terror-beast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college paleontology professor acquires a newly discovered specimen of a coelecanth, but while examining it, he is accidentally exposed to its blood, and finds himself periodically turning into a murderous Neanderthal man.
Who’s in it. Monster on the Campus stars Arthur Franz as Donald Blake, Joanna Moore as Madeline Howard, Judson Pratt as Lt. Mike Stevens and Nancy Walters as Sylvia Lockwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Monster on the Campus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster on the Campus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster on the Campus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster on the Campus (1958)?
- In US, Monster on the Campus is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monster on the Campus worth watching?
- Monster on the Campus holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Monster on the Campus?
- Monster on the Campus stars Arthur Franz, Joanna Moore, Judson Pratt, Nancy Walters and Troy Donahue.
- When was Monster on the Campus released?
- Monster on the Campus was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.