The Magnetic Monster
"Terror swoops through the heart of a city in the dead of night!"
Originally released in 1953. The Magnetic Monster is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Curt Siodmak. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Carlson, King Donovan, and Leo Britt
Synopsis
The Office of Scientific Investigations tracks down the source of increased magnetism and radioactivity in Los Angeles, and discovers that a man-made isotope is consuming available energy from nearby mass every few hours, doubling its size in the process. Although microscopic, it will soon become big enough to destroy Earth; and how to stop it is yet to be determined. The film's Deltatron special effects footage is taken from the 1934 German sci-fi film GOLD.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ivan Tors Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magnetic Monster about?
The Office of Scientific Investigations tracks down the source of increased magnetism and radioactivity in Los Angeles, and discovers that a man-made isotope is consuming available energy from near...
Who directed The Magnetic Monster?
The Magnetic Monster was directed by Curt Siodmak.
How long is The Magnetic Monster?
The Magnetic Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Magnetic Monster released?
The Magnetic Monster was released on February 18, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magnetic Monster?
The main cast of The Magnetic Monster includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Leo Britt, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe.