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The Magnetic Monster
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The Magnetic Monster

1953-02-18 · 76 min · ★ 5.6

Science Fiction · Horror

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.)

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Directors
Curt Siodmak
Production companies
Ivan Tors Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonDr. Jeffrey Stewart
King DonovanKing DonovanDr. Dan Forbes
Leo BrittDr. Benton
Jean ByronJean ByronConnie Stewart
Harry EllerbeHarry EllerbeDr. Allard
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleCol. Willis
John VosperCapt. Dyer
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerMr. Simon
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieHoward Denker
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanNelly
William BenedictWilliam BenedictAlbert
John ZarembaJohn ZarembaChief Watson
Douglas EvansDouglas EvansPilot
Strother MartinStrother MartinCo-Pilot
Michael FoxMichael FoxDr. Serny
Watson DownsMayor
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsCity Engineer
Roy EngelGen. Behan
John DodsworthDr. Carthwright
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsCabbie

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