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The Beach Girls and the Monster

  • 1965
  • Unrated
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
3.4/10
1.2K
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The Beach Girls and the Monster (1965)
Surfers are being brutally murdered. Is the culprit a sea monster or just one of the teens' jealous parents?
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Surfers are being brutally murdered. Is the culprit a sea monster or just one of the teens' jealous parents?Surfers are being brutally murdered. Is the culprit a sea monster or just one of the teens' jealous parents?Surfers are being brutally murdered. Is the culprit a sea monster or just one of the teens' jealous parents?

  • Director
    • Jon Hall
  • Writers
    • Joan Gardner
    • Robert Silliphant
    • Don Marquis
  • Stars
    • Jon Hall
    • Sue Casey
    • Walker Edmiston
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    3.4/10
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    • Director
      • Jon Hall
    • Writers
      • Joan Gardner
      • Robert Silliphant
      • Don Marquis
    • Stars
      • Jon Hall
      • Sue Casey
      • Walker Edmiston
    • 49User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jon Hall
    Jon Hall
    • Dr. Otto Lindsay
    Sue Casey
    • Vicky Lindsay
    Walker Edmiston
    Walker Edmiston
    • Mark
    Elaine DuPont
    Elaine DuPont
    • Jane
    Arnold Lessing
    • Richard Lindsay
    Read Morgan
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    • Sheriff Michaels
    Carolyn Williamson
    • Sue
    Gloria Neil
    • Bunny
    Kal Roberts
    • Brad
    • (as Tony Roberts)
    Clyde Adler
    • Deputy Scott
    Dale Davis
    • Tom
    Kingsley the Lion
    • Kingsley the Lion
    Margo Lynn Sweet
    • Beach Girl Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jon Hall
    • Writers
      • Joan Gardner
      • Robert Silliphant
      • Don Marquis
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    5JohnSeal

    Bizarre and enjoyable

    I've only ever seen this film with the title Monster From the Surf, but whichever way you package it, it's a stone cold psychotronic classic. Heck, the dual presence of Radley Metzger behind the camera (he acquits himself nicely, especially with his shots of a drunken Vicky) and Frank Sinatra Jr.'s score should be enough enticement for anyone. Add in faded matinee idol Jon Hall in the starring role, season with liberal amounts of surf footage, and you have a winner! Especially memorable is the 'theme song', as interpreted by a hand puppet. A pleasure to watch on many levels.
    4kevinolzak

    Seen on Pittsburgh's Chiller Theater in 1968

    Completed in April 1964, "Surf Terror" had to wait over a year before finally being issued under the more exploitive title "The Beach Girls and the Monster," quickly making its way to TV screens under still another, "Monster from the Surf" (this version featuring about 7-8 minutes of added footage). Former matinée idol Jon Hall, remembered for "The Hurricane," "Invisible Agent," "The Invisible Man's Revenge," and numerous camp vehicles opposite Maria Montez, stars in his final screen appearance, doubling as both director and cinematographer. Following on the heels of Del Tenney's better known "The Horror of Party Beach," both films' reliance on black and white contrast with the sun drenched colors of AIP's 'Beach Party' series. After a nice opening murder done by the titular monster from a cave, the film quickly bogs down with the silly beach antics of the teens, the lowest (or highest) camp moment coming when 'Kingsley the Lion' does his rendition of "There's a Monster in the Surf," joined by super cutie Elaine Dupont, courageously squealing with abandon. The domestic drama finds Richard Lindsay (Arnold Lessing) losing interest in following in his father's footsteps after a car crash that cripples his artist friend (Walker Edmiston). His disapproving father, eminent oceanographer Dr. Otto Lindsay (Jon Hall), suggests that the marauding creature may be an African fantigua fish, which he says is capable of walking on land, and can grow to 100 lbs. Otto believes that those harmless teens are capable of murder, while his wife of five years (Sue Casey) rejects him while flirting outrageously with all the other males around, even her stepson Richard. Judging by these events, the twisted climax is perfectly fitting, almost apologizing for the lame monster suit. Hall still looked fit and trim just seven years earlier in "Hell Ship Mutiny," here nearly unrecognizable, sluggish and overweight. No great shakes in terms of acting or directing, an almost appropriate conclusion to his career, low brow adventure films and the cheesy series RAMAR OF THE JUNGLE, Hall's one last acting credit a 1965 PERRY MASON (he committed suicide in 1979, suffering from terminal cancer). Vanishing from the airwaves by the 1980s, "Monster from the Surf" made its lone appearance on Pittsburgh's Chiller Theater June 29 1968, followed by second feature "The Magnetic Monster."
    Michael_Elliott

    Poor Camp

    Beach Girls and the Monster, The (1965)

    * (out of 4)

    A bunch of teens just wanna dance to some good music and surf but a sea monster shows up to ruin their day. This is a rather infamous film that tries to mix with horror genre with any of the Beach Party movies but the film is a flat out disaster but I must admit that it kept me entertained throughout its 65-minute running time. If you can't stand bad movies then there's no need for you to see this one but if you believe that some bad movies can be entertaining then this here is a must see. The performances are all incredibly bad but this does lead to some nice laughs as does the really bad direction. The monster has a cute rubber face and I admit that I enjoyed the few scenes that it's in but the twist in the plot can easily be spotted. The film is best remembered today for its Frank Sinatra, Jr. soundtrack and it's actually pretty good even though it's third-rate Beach Boys stuff.
    3Uriah43

    Hard to Overlook the Faults

    This movie is clearly not for everyone, as it was made during a more innocent time when surfing and beach movies were all the rage. While it obviously didn't win any Academy Awards, it was still a cute movie nonetheless. Essentially, the film begins with a pretty beach girl who playfully runs away from the campfire her friends are having on the beach. A monster then appears and kills her. After that, the scene shifts to one of the beach houses where a young surfer named "Richard Lindsey" (Arnold Lessing) lives with his overly demanding father, "Dr. Otto Lindsey" (John Hall), and his sexy but two-timing stepmother, "Vicky Lindsey" (Sue Casey). Meanwhile, amidst the drama within the beach house, the monster continues to kill Richard's friends. While I found this movie a bit amusing, it's really hard to overlook the faults. The acting wasn't very good, some of the scenes were laughable, and the "monster" looked completely ridiculous. Even so, it featured attractive ladies like Elaine DuPont (as "Janie") and the aforementioned Sue Casey to brighten up the scenery, along with a little mystery thrown in as well. So, all things considered, I suppose it wasn't a total waste of time. However, this film isn't for everyone, and even then, those who remember this particular era will still have to make allowances.
    mcdamsten

    Surprised to see this one make it to DVD

    For years I've had the TV version (Monster From The Surf) on VHS off of TV. Despite it's shortcomings, I watch it once in a while. Maybe it's the surfish soundtrack (nice minor key whammy-bar during the monster scenes); I've added the opening credits theme to my surf guitar repetoire. I also enjoyed the character Mark, the sculptor,(Walker Edmiston's finest moment?) who really digs the surf crowd (rather vacuous and dull in this movie) but can't seem to connect with them. I wonder if Frank Sinatra Jr. really composed the music. I also wonder if Jon Hall actually got in the monster suit. I doubt it. For his sake I hope not as the performance of the monster was awful. Note how after 'brutally murdering' the 1st victim he makes sure not to drop her on the ground hard. Anyhow I was surprised to see this on DVD but didn't think it deserved the price it was selling for. Later I found it used and happily picked it up. No outtakes or commentary (I doubt there's a huge public outcry) but some good liner notes about the cast & movie. *1/2 out of *****

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    • Trivia
      According to the trailer for the film, the dancing girls seen in the movie are "The Watusi Dancing Girls" from Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go club on Sunset Boulevard.
    • Goofs
      Not only is the MG not the car that goes off the cliff (some 40's jalopy?) but the burning wreckage is yet another car, with the footage taken from some other movie.
    • Quotes

      Vicky Lindsay: Is that any way to talk to your stepmother?

      Richard Lindsay: Stepmother. You're not fit to be anyone's mother.

    • Crazy credits
      During the opening credits for the theatrical release as THE BEACH GIRLS AND THE MONSTER, we hear a vocal version of "Dance Baby, Dance", and see mostly the beach girls dancing along with one quick shot of the monster. During the opening credits for the American International Television release as MONSTER FROM THE SURF, we hear an instrumental version of "Dance, Baby, Dance", and see only surfing footage. Other than the title, the credits themselves are otherwise identical.
    • Connections
      Edited into FrightMare Theater: Beachgirls and the Monster (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Dance Baby Dance
      Written by Frank Sinatra Jr. and Joan Gardner

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    • Release date
      • September 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les bikinis et le monstre
    • Production companies
      • American Academy Productions
      • Edward Janis
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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