
The Monster
Seen it?1925 | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who wants a laugh. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. Liked Manhattan Murder Mystery? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$56K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roland West
- Lon ChaneyDr. Ziska
- Johnny ArthurJohnny Goodlittle
- Gertrude OlmsteadBetty Watson
- Hallam CooleyAmos Rugg
- Charles SellonRuss Mason
- Walter JamesCaliban
- Knute EricksonDaffy Dan
- Frank AustinRigo
- Edward McWadeLuke Watson
- Ethel WalesMrs. Watson