How to Make a Monster (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1958, How to Make a Monster is a horror and science fiction film directed by Herbert L. Strock, running about 73 minutes. “See the Ghastly Ghouls in Flaming Color!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
Who’s in it. How to Make a Monster stars Robert H. Harris as Pete Dumond, Paul Brinegar as Rivero, Gary Conway as Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein) and Gary Clarke as Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, How to Make a Monster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and AMC and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Make a Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Make a Monster tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Make a Monster (1958)?
- In US, How to Make a Monster is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Make a Monster worth watching?
- How to Make a Monster holds an audience score of 5.6 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 How to Make a Monster?
- How to Make a Monster stars Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway, Gary Clarke and Malcolm Atterbury.
- When was How to Make a Monster released?
- How to Make a Monster was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.