The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)
The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)
Actor/director Robert Clarke, after experiencing success with the low budget film The Astounding She-Monster, which he starred in, decided that he could do it himself, and that he did. The Hideous Sun Demon was his attempt to make a low-budget b-horror film, armed with a crew of amatures made up mostly of University Of Southern California students, and a cast of students, amatures, friends, and family and a miniscule budget he made a film. Was it a good film, well no, neither was it a successful film, but it did go on to become a cult classic, and an unintentional comedy, so I guess in a way, that would make it a success. I personally find this film to be dull, with some unintentional comedic parts, it is definitely one of those films that is best watched when Elvira or Mystery Theater 3000 is mocking it, or to do something like that yourself with friends, but to watch it as a serious film is kind of chore, and I found my attention constantly wandering, and checking my phone, to see what rare and obscure films were available on Amazon, or reading the news, or reading skateboarding articles...anything but focusing on the film. It isn't bad...oh what am I saying, yes it is bad, it is poorly made, poorly acted, poorly shot, the sound is bad, etc, but it is also unintentionally funny, definitely something better watched with friends, and maybe some drinks.
The Hideous Sun Demon tells the story of a scientist named "Gil" is exposed to radiation, and the effects of the exposure cause him to turn into a hideous monster when he is exposed to the sun.
The Hideous Sun Demon was written, directed, produced, and starred in by Robert Clarke. Tom Boutross co-directed the film, and Phil Hiner, Doane R. Hoag, and E.S. Seeley Jr helped to write the screenplay. The film was distributed by Pacific International Enterprises in 1958. The film was shown in theaters as a double feature with Roger Corman's Attack Of The Crab Monsters, and received an unanimously negative reception from the critics and viewers alike. The film did however find a cult following after it was released on homevideo as part of Elvira's Movie Macabre series, and then found a fan base of viewers who would watch the film to mock it, and there were even alternative versions released with a comedic dub over the film. This is one of those films that is just too terrible to take serious, but it is also too bad to forget about as well, there is so much comedic value to this film, because of how spectacularly bad the film is.
Should you watch The Hideous Sun Demon? That really depends on what you are looking for in the film. If you are looking for a serious horor film, or even a film that is of passing quality, then stear clear. However if you are looking for a so bad that the only way you can enjoy it is to laugh at how bad it actually is, then this is your kind of film. If you love Mystery Science Theater 3000, and enjoy recreating that experience with your friends as you watch bad films, then this is a must see for you. However if you have good taste, then don't go near this terrible film. The Hideous Sun Demon has become a cult classic because it is one of the worst films ever made, and as such has created a legacy. Also the music that was used in Night Of The Living Dead, in the cemetery when the famous line "They're coming to get you Barbara" was recycled from this film, and clips from this film were used in the film It Came From Hollywood. The Hideous Sun Demon is an example of how a terrible film can make an impact on directors and fans alike, and the film is a cult classic, and its level of badness almost deserves to be seen. If you appreciate bad movies, if you like the comedic quality of bad films, or even if you just appreciate a film made with amature actors a small budget and an amature crew, then this is a film that you might appreciate. It is a cult classic for a reason, but as such it is definitely not a film for everyone, I feel like films like this are for a specific type of film nerd, who most likely has a lot of Ed Wood and Roger Corman films in their collection (so me). So I guess take that all into consideration before you watch The Hideous Sun Demon.
The Hideous Sun Demon tells the story of a scientist named "Gil" is exposed to radiation, and the effects of the exposure cause him to turn into a hideous monster when he is exposed to the sun.
The Hideous Sun Demon was written, directed, produced, and starred in by Robert Clarke. Tom Boutross co-directed the film, and Phil Hiner, Doane R. Hoag, and E.S. Seeley Jr helped to write the screenplay. The film was distributed by Pacific International Enterprises in 1958. The film was shown in theaters as a double feature with Roger Corman's Attack Of The Crab Monsters, and received an unanimously negative reception from the critics and viewers alike. The film did however find a cult following after it was released on homevideo as part of Elvira's Movie Macabre series, and then found a fan base of viewers who would watch the film to mock it, and there were even alternative versions released with a comedic dub over the film. This is one of those films that is just too terrible to take serious, but it is also too bad to forget about as well, there is so much comedic value to this film, because of how spectacularly bad the film is.
Should you watch The Hideous Sun Demon? That really depends on what you are looking for in the film. If you are looking for a serious horor film, or even a film that is of passing quality, then stear clear. However if you are looking for a so bad that the only way you can enjoy it is to laugh at how bad it actually is, then this is your kind of film. If you love Mystery Science Theater 3000, and enjoy recreating that experience with your friends as you watch bad films, then this is a must see for you. However if you have good taste, then don't go near this terrible film. The Hideous Sun Demon has become a cult classic because it is one of the worst films ever made, and as such has created a legacy. Also the music that was used in Night Of The Living Dead, in the cemetery when the famous line "They're coming to get you Barbara" was recycled from this film, and clips from this film were used in the film It Came From Hollywood. The Hideous Sun Demon is an example of how a terrible film can make an impact on directors and fans alike, and the film is a cult classic, and its level of badness almost deserves to be seen. If you appreciate bad movies, if you like the comedic quality of bad films, or even if you just appreciate a film made with amature actors a small budget and an amature crew, then this is a film that you might appreciate. It is a cult classic for a reason, but as such it is definitely not a film for everyone, I feel like films like this are for a specific type of film nerd, who most likely has a lot of Ed Wood and Roger Corman films in their collection (so me). So I guess take that all into consideration before you watch The Hideous Sun Demon.
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