The Monster that Challenged the World (1957)

Nomination Year: 2005

SYNOPSIS: A series of earthquakes in the Salton Sea unleashes a cluster of prehistoric predators. Can they be stopped before they reach the locks and make their way into open sea?

(Hint: Yes.)

Kevin Hogan

Smithee Award Nominations

Stupidest-Looking Monster
The Monster That Challenged ~~Some Guys in a Boat~~ the World This movie is (marginally) better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. If you don't believe me, just ask The Monster.	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

Worst Cover Copy
The Cover That Sucked Up a Storm Nice drawing on the cover. But the monster doesn't have eyebeams. It never menaces anyone that way. And on the back cover, they can't decide if it's a crustacean, mollusk, or what. Is it a snail? Slug? They hedge their bets by referring to it once as each of the above.	Sorry, this cover has not yet been made available!

Directors

Director	Claim to Fame
Arnold Laven

Cast

Actor	Character	Claim to Fame
Tim Holt	<Not Yet in Database>
Audrey Dalton	<Not Yet in Database>	She was also in Kitten with a Whip and Doctor Sardonicus.
Hans Conried	<Not Yet in Database>	He was the voice of many cartoon characters throughout the years, including "Snidely Whiplash" for The Bullwinkle Show.
Joseph Hamilton	<Not Yet in Database>	primarily played small roles, like "Other Watchman" and "Old Man (uncredited)"


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