Creature with the Atom Brain (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1955, Creature with the Atom Brain is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 69 minutes. “Here is horror that can happen NOW... TO YOU!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Murders, with victims dying from spines broken by brute strength, erupt in the city and the killers, when encountered, walk away unharmed by police bullets which strike them. A police doctor's investigation of the deaths leads to the discovery of an army of dead criminal musclemen restored to life, remotely controlled by a vengeful former crime boss and a former Nazi scientist, from the latter's laboratory hidden in the suburbs.
Who’s in it. Creature with the Atom Brain stars Richard Denning as Dr. Chet Walker, S. John Launer as Capt. Dave Harris, Michael Granger as Frank Buchanan and Gregory Gaye as Dr. Wilhelm Steigg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Creature with the Atom Brain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creature with the Atom Brain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creature with the Atom Brain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creature with the Atom Brain (1955)?
- In US, Creature with the Atom Brain is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Creature with the Atom Brain worth watching?
- Creature with the Atom Brain holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creature with the Atom Brain?
- Creature with the Atom Brain stars Richard Denning, S. John Launer, Michael Granger, Gregory Gaye and Angela Stevens.
- When was Creature with the Atom Brain released?
- Creature with the Atom Brain was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.