The Unknown Terror

The Unknown Terror

The Unknown Terror

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The Unknown Terror

"They dared enter the Cave of Death to explore the secrets of hell!"

1957

1h 16m

5.0(15 votes)

Horror

Overview

A woman leads an expedition into a remote jungle to find her long-lost brother, but instead finds a mad scientist who has created a fungus monster that feeds on the local inhabitants.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

John Howard

Dan Matthews

John Howard

Acting

Mala Powers

Gina Matthews

Mala Powers

Acting

Paul Richards

Peter Morgan

Paul Richards

Acting

May Wynn

Concha Ramsey

May Wynn

Acting

Gerald Milton

Dr. Ramsey

Gerald Milton

Acting

Duane Grey

Lino

Duane Grey

Acting

Richard Gilden

Raoul Koom

Richard Gilden

Acting

Martín Garralaga

Lead Villager

Martín Garralaga

Acting

Patrick O'Moore

Dr. Willoughby

Patrick O'Moore

Acting

William Hamel

Mr. Trainor

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Charles Grey

Jim Wheatley / ?The Monster Man

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Charles Postal

Higgs (butler)

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Sir Lancelot

Sir Lancelot

Sir Lancelot

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Charles Cirillo

Native (uncredited)

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Jim Whitecloud

Native (uncredited)

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Foster Hood

Native (uncredited)

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