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The Hideous Sun Demon(Movie, 1959)

1h 14min | Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
The Hideous Sun DemonRating: 2.1/5 (with 88 votes)
The Hideous Sun Demon (sometimes billed as The Sun Demon, or in the UK as Blood on His Lips) is a 1958 American science fiction horror film produced, directed, and cowritten by Robert Clarke, who also starred in the title role. It also stars Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte, and Fred La Porta. The film focuses on a scientist (portrayed by Clarke) who is exposed to a radioactive isotope and soon finds out that it comes with horrifying consequences. The film was inspired by the financial success of The Astounding She-Monster, in which Clarke had starred earlier that year. The crew was made up of University of Southern California film students, while the cast consisted of unknowns in addition to Clarke's family and friends. Shooting took place under three different cinematographers over 12 consecutive weekends. Originally budgeted at $10,000, the film ended up costing $50,000. Distributed by Clarke's own Pacific International Pictures, The Hideous Sun Demon premiered on August 29, 1958 as part of a double bill with Roger Corman's Attack of the Crab Monsters. The film received mostly negative reviews upon its release, but has since become a cult film and has been referenced ... ()
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About The Hideous Sun Demon

After exposure to radiation, an atomic research scientist finds himself changing into a murderous, lizard-like creature every time he is exposed to sunlight.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Shot in: California
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 08/28/1958
Cast: Robert Clarke, Robert Garry
Director: Robert Clarke
Producer: Robert Clarke
Composer: John Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Blood on His Lips"
Keywords: radiation, lizard
Budget: 58,500 USD
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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