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The Unknown Terror

  • 19571957
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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The Unknown Terror (1957)
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A millionaire leads an expedition into a remote jungle to find his wife's long-lost brother, but instead the group finds a mad scientist who has created a fungus monster that feeds on the lo... Read allA millionaire leads an expedition into a remote jungle to find his wife's long-lost brother, but instead the group finds a mad scientist who has created a fungus monster that feeds on the local inhabitants.A millionaire leads an expedition into a remote jungle to find his wife's long-lost brother, but instead the group finds a mad scientist who has created a fungus monster that feeds on the local inhabitants.
IMDb RATING
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317
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  • Director
    • Charles Marquis Warren
  • Writer
    • Kenneth Higgins
  • Stars
    • John Howard
    • Mala Powers
    • Paul Richards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Marquis Warren
  • Writer
    • Kenneth Higgins
  • Stars
    • John Howard
    • Mala Powers
    • Paul Richards
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    • 18User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Richard Gilden in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Richard Gilden, William Hamel, John Howard, and Patrick O'Moore in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Richard Gilden in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Richard Gilden, John Howard, Mala Powers, and Paul Richards in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Paul Richards in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    John Howard, Mala Powers, and Paul Richards in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Paul Richards and May Wynn in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Gerald Milton, Paul Richards, and May Wynn in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Richard Gilden and Sir Lancelot in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Martin Garralaga, John Howard, and Mala Powers in The Unknown Terror (1957)
    Richard Gilden and Mala Powers in The Unknown Terror (1957)

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    John Howard
    John Howard
    • Dan Matthewsas Dan Matthews
    Mala Powers
    Mala Powers
    • Gina Matthewsas Gina Matthews
    Paul Richards
    Paul Richards
    • Peter Morganas Peter Morgan
    May Wynn
    May Wynn
    • Concha Ramseyas Concha Ramsey
    Gerald Milton
    Gerald Milton
    • Dr. Ramseyas Dr. Ramsey
    Duane Grey
    Duane Grey
    • Linoas Lino
    • (as Duane Gray)
    Richard Gilden
    • Raoul Koomas Raoul Koom
    Martin Garralaga
    Martin Garralaga
    • Old Native Villageras Old Native Villager
    Patrick O'Moore
    Patrick O'Moore
    • Dr. Willoughbyas Dr. Willoughby
    William Hamel
    • Mr. Traineras Mr. Trainer
    Charles H. Gray
    Charles H. Gray
    • Jim Wheatleyas Jim Wheatley
    • (as Charles Gray)
    Charles Postal
    • The Butleras The Butler
    Sir Lancelot
    Sir Lancelot
    • Sir Lancelotas Sir Lancelot
    George American Horse
    • Nativeas Native
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Benjie Bancroft
    • Crew Memberas Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Cirillo
    • Nativeas Native
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Coleman
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Marquis Warren
    • Writer
      • Kenneth Higgins
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    Storyline

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    The mysterious disappearance of Jim Wheatley (Charles Gray), while exploring a cave near a Mexican village, brings his sister, Gina (Mala Powers), and her husband, Dan Matthews (John Howard), to the territory to search for him. Embittered, crippled Pete Morgan (Paul Richards), insists on going along and reminds Dan that his condition is Dan's fault since it happened in an accident in which Pete saved Dan's life. Plus, Gina was Pete's sweetheart before the accident. Did we mention embittered? The party hears about an old Indian legend concerning the Cave of the Dead where human sacrifices were made to the Gods. Dr. Ramsey (Gerald Milton), married to a native girl, Concha (May Wynn), claims no knowledge of the cave, but he is here because the climate is ideal for rapid fungus growth for his work on cultivating fungus for antibiotics. You don't have to be from France to know that if the climate is good for fungus growth, a cave is even better but it takes Dan and Pete a while to get around to that. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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    • cave
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    • Taglines
      • They dared enter the Cave of Death to explore the secrets of hell!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was one of the low budget films shot in anamorphic widescreen by Regal Films for use by Twentieth Century Fox as the bottom of a pre-packaged double feature with one of Fox's CinemaScope releases. In San Francisco, Fox Theatre bookers drew the line by rejecting this puppy, so it was dumped on the rival Golden Gate Theatre, doubled up with another Regal Films reject, Back from the Dead.
    • Connections
      Featured in Creature Features: Bride of the Monster/The Unknown Terror (1971)

    User reviews18

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    10/10
    Hidden gem of science fiction
    Only recently have movie makers started to make movies like this again. This movie was one of the hidden gems of science fiction. The plot was basic, with interesting characters, and an exciting story line. One outstanding feature was that the hero was actually disabled. Try getting a script like that past producers in the 70's through the 90's! And he was very likable, dignified character. A team, your basic hero, the girl, and the preppy glory seeking antagonist, search for the girl's brother in a remote cave, and find a few surprises. The monster fungus is scary by any day's standards, due to proper directing techniques. The film works. And it leaves you with a sense of excitement and enjoyment. It is a truly fun movie.
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    • drystyx
    • Jan 11, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beyond Terror
    • Filming locations
      • Leo Carrillo State Beach - 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Emirau Productions
      • Regal Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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