The Mad Monster (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1942, The Mad Monster is a horror film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 77 minutes. “The blood of a wolf he placed in the veins of a man... and created a monster such as the world has never known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist changes his simple-minded handyman into a werewolf in order to prove his supposedly crazy scientific theories - and exact revenge.
Who’s in it. The Mad Monster stars George Zucco as Lorenzo Cameron, Anne Nagel as Lenora Cameron, Johnny Downs as Tom Gregory and Glenn Strange as Petro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, The Mad Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Monster tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Monster (1942)?
- In US, The Mad Monster is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Monster worth watching?
- The Mad Monster holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Monster?
- The Mad Monster stars George Zucco, Anne Nagel, Johnny Downs, Glenn Strange and Robert Strange.
- When was The Mad Monster released?
- The Mad Monster was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.