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The Monster That Challenged the World

NR19571h 24mArnold Laven
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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"A new kind of terror to numb the nerves!"

Giants Mollusks are released from the earth by an earthquake and start killing people.

HorrorScience Fiction
CaliforniaSheriffGiant MonsterEarthquakeCoast GuardU.s. NavyPrehistoric CreatureScuba DivingScientistSea Monster

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) about?

Giants Mollusks are released from the earth by an earthquake and start killing people.

Who stars in The Monster That Challenged the World?

The Monster That Challenged the World stars Tim Holt (Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger), Audrey Dalton (Gail MacKenzie), Hans Conried (Dr. Jess Rogers), Barbara Darrow (Jody Simms), Max Showalter (Dr. Tad Johns). The film was directed by Arnold Laven.

How long is The Monster That Challenged the World?

The Monster That Challenged the World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Is The Monster That Challenged the World worth watching?

The Monster That Challenged the World holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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