Teenage Monster

Set in a small Western town, this story follows a boy who is exposed to radiation from a fallen meteorite. This event causes him to grow into a hairy, psychopathic teenager with a drive to kill. To protect him and the public, his mother keeps him hidden away in the basement of their home.

Released in 1958, this horror and science fiction film was directed and produced by Jacques R. Marquette, with a screenplay written by Ray Buffum. The cast features Anne Gwynne as Ruth Cannon, Stuart Wade as Sheriff Bob Lehman, and Gloria Castillo as Kathy North, alongside Gil Perkins, Chuck Courtney, and Norman Leavitt. The production was a collaboration between Marquette Productions Ltd. and Howco International Pictures.

The movie has a runtime of 65 minutes. Audience reception has been generally low, as reflected in the ratings. It holds a 3.7/10 on IMDb based on 455 votes and a 3.9/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.