Monstroid (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1980, Monstroid is a horror and science fiction film directed by Herbert L. Strock, running about 98 minutes. “Buried in the mud of countless centuries — something has begun to grow....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rural Colombian village is attacked by a horrible sea serpent, aroused by industrial pollution of a nearby lake. Based on a real event that took place in June of 1971.
Who’s in it. Monstroid stars James Mitchum as Travis, John Carradine as Priest, Philip Carey as Barnes and Anthony Eisley as Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Monstroid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monstroid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monstroid tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monstroid (1980)?
- In US, Monstroid is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monstroid worth watching?
- Monstroid holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monstroid?
- Monstroid stars James Mitchum, John Carradine, Philip Carey, Anthony Eisley and Andrea Hartford.
- When was Monstroid released?
- Monstroid was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.