TMDb Rating
2.4/10
8 verified votes
Teenagers Battle the Thing (1958)
Horror
58 min
Plot Summary
Archaeology students uncover a prehistoric manster… part man, part monster, and all bad attitude with a cheap costume. This film was completed in 1960 but the only theatrical release it received was in the director's hometown. The movie remained unreleased until 1975 when the director used the footage in Curse of Bigfoot.
Why this could be the movie
- Plot hook: Archaeology students uncover a prehistoric manster… part man, part monster, and all bad attitude with a cheap costume.
- Genre cues: Horror
- Director clue: Dave Flocker
- Lead cast: Bob Clymire and Bill Simonsen
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Keywords to include
HorrorDave FlockerBob ClymireBill Simonsen1958
Director
Dave Flocker
Top Cast
Bob ClymireBill SimonsenJan SwihartDennis KottmeierRuth Ann Mannella
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