Teenage Monster (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1958, Teenage Monster is a horror, science fiction and western film directed by Jacques R. Marquette, running about 65 minutes. “A teenage titan of terror on a lustful binge that paralyzed a town with fear!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a little Western town, a boy is subjected to rays from a meteor. As a result, he grows into a teenaged, hairy, psychopathic killer. His mother hides him in her basement.
Who’s in it. Teenage Monster stars Anne Gwynne as Ruth Cannon, Stuart Wade as Sheriff Bob Lehman, Gloria Castillo as Kathy North and Gil Perkins as Charles Cannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Teenage Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teenage Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teenage Monster tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teenage Monster (1958)?
- In GB, Teenage Monster is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Teenage Monster worth watching?
- Teenage Monster holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Teenage Monster?
- Teenage Monster stars Anne Gwynne, Stuart Wade, Gloria Castillo, Gil Perkins and Chuck Courtney.
- When was Teenage Monster released?
- Teenage Monster was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.