The Magnetic Monster
1953, English. Directed by Curt Siodmak.
Terror swoops through the heart of a city in the dead of night!
The Office of Scientific Investigations tracks down the source of increased magnetism and radioactivity in Los Angeles, and discovers that a man-made isotope is consuming available energy from nearby mass every few hours, doubling its size in the process. Although microscopic, it will soon become big enough to destroy Earth; and how to stop it is yet to be determined. (The film's Deltatron special effects footage is taken from the 1934 German sci-fi film GOLD.)
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Magnetic Monster is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Curt SiodmakDirector
- Richard CarlsonDr. Jeffrey Stewart
- King DonovanDr. Dan Forbes
- Leo BrittDr. Benton
- Jean ByronConnie Stewart
- Harry EllerbeDr. Allard
- Frank GerstleCol. Willis
- John VosperCapt. Dyer
- Byron FoulgerMr. Simon
- Leonard MudieHoward Denker
- Kathleen FreemanNelly
- William BenedictAlbert
- John ZarembaChief Watson
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors
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The Magnetic Monster: quick answers
Is The Magnetic Monster worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Magnetic Monster?
The Magnetic Monster runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Magnetic Monster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magnetic Monster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magnetic Monster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Magnetic Monster is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Magnetic Monster on?
The Magnetic Monster is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magnetic Monster?
If you liked The Magnetic Monster, try X: The Unknown, Invaders from Mars, The Incredible Shrinking Man.
Who directed The Magnetic Monster?
The Magnetic Monster (1953) was directed by Curt Siodmak and stars Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Leo Britt.