The Monster That Challenged the World (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, The Monster That Challenged the World is a horror and science fiction film directed by Arnold Laven, running about 84 minutes. “A new kind of terror to numb the nerves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giants Mollusks are released from the earth by an earthquake and start killing people.
Who’s in it. The Monster That Challenged the World stars Tim Holt as Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger, Audrey Dalton as Gail MacKenzie, Mimi Gibson as Sandy MacKenzie and Hans Conried as Dr. Jess Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Monster That Challenged the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster That Challenged the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster That Challenged the World tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)?
- In US, The Monster That Challenged the World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monster That Challenged the World worth watching?
- The Monster That Challenged the World 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 The Monster That Challenged the World?
- The Monster That Challenged the World stars Tim Holt, Audrey Dalton, Mimi Gibson, Hans Conried and Max Showalter.
- When was The Monster That Challenged the World released?
- The Monster That Challenged the World was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.