How to Make a Monster_
"See the Ghastly Ghouls in Flaming Color!"
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
Starring
Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
How to Make a Monster was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
How to Make a Monster is a Horror, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 13m.
CAST (18)
Robert H. Harris
Pete Dumond
Paul Brinegar
Rivero
Gary Conway
Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein)
Gary Clarke
Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf)
Malcolm Atterbury
Security Guard Richards
Dennis Cross
Security Guard Monahan
Morris Ankrum
Police Capt. Hancock
Walter Reed
Detective Thompson
John Ashley
Himself
Paul Maxwell
Jeffrey Clayton
Eddie Marr
John Nixon
HA
Heather Ames
Arlene Dow
Robert Shayne
Gary Droz
Rod Dana
Lab Technician
JE
Jacqueline Ebeier
Jane
Thomas Browne Henry
Martin Brace - director of 'Werewolf Meets Frankenstein'
John Phillips
Detective Jones
Paulene Myers
Millie - the Pedestrian
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What is How to Make a Monster about?
When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.
How long is How to Make a Monster?
How to Make a Monster has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in How to Make a Monster?
The cast of How to Make a Monster includes Robert H. Harris, Paul Brinegar, Gary Conway, Gary Clarke, Malcolm Atterbury.
What is the rating of How to Make a Monster?
How to Make a Monster has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Science Fiction
