The Monolith Monsters (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, The Monolith Monsters is a horror and science fiction film directed by John Sherwood, running about 77 minutes. “Mammoth skyscrapers of stone thundering across the earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocks from a meteor which grow when in contact with water threaten a sleepy Southwestern desert community.
Who’s in it. The Monolith Monsters stars Grant Williams as Dave Miller, Lola Albright as Cathy Barrett, Les Tremayne as Martin Cochrane and Trevor Bardette as Prof. Arthur Flanders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Monolith Monsters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Monolith Monsters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monolith Monsters tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monolith Monsters (1957)?
- In US, The Monolith Monsters is available to 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 The Monolith Monsters worth watching?
- The Monolith Monsters holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Monolith Monsters?
- The Monolith Monsters stars Grant Williams, Lola Albright, Les Tremayne, Trevor Bardette and William Flaherty.
- When was The Monolith Monsters released?
- The Monolith Monsters was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.