Giant from the Unknown (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1958, Giant from the Unknown is a horror film directed by Richard E. Cunha, running about 78 minutes. “A Hideous Monster from Beyond the Grave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of grisly murders plague a small mountain community and the sheriff suspects a local scientist whom he dislikes. Together with a former professor and the professor's pretty daughter, the scientist sets about solving the crimes and discovers the killer is an oversized 16th century conquistador, resurrected by a lightning bolt from his mountain grave.
Who’s in it. Giant from the Unknown stars Ed Kemmer as Wayne Brooks, Sally Fraser as Janet Cleveland, Morris Ankrum as Dr. Frederick Cleveland and Bob Steele as Sheriff Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Giant from the Unknown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel, IndieFlix, Cultpix and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giant from the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giant from the Unknown tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giant from the Unknown (1958)?
- In US, Giant from the Unknown is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, IndieFlix and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Giant from the Unknown worth watching?
- Giant from the Unknown holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giant from the Unknown?
- Giant from the Unknown stars Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum, Bob Steele and Buddy Baer.
- When was Giant from the Unknown released?
- Giant from the Unknown was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.