The Mad Monster (1942) [Horror] [Drama]

The Mad Monster is an American horror film released in 1942 by P.R.C. (Producers Releasing Corporation), a Poverty Row studio. The film, a B-movie shot in black and white, features a mad scientist and a werewolf as the main characters.
The plot involves a scientist who has been discredited by his peers. He attempts to kill them off after he develops a secret formula that transforms his gardener into a murderous wolf man. The story begins on a fog-bound moonlight night in a swamp; a wolf howls. The scene shifts to the nearby laboratory of Dr. Lorenzo Cameron (George Zucco), who draws blood from a caged wolf. Secured to a table is Dr. Cameron's simpleminded but strong gardener, Petro (Glenn Strange), who is to be the doctor's subject in an experiment. Dr. Cameron injects a serum made from a wolf's blood into the cooperative Petro, who loses consciousness, grows fur and fangs, and awakens after he has completely turned into a wolf man.
Dr. Cameron then turns to an empty table and visualizes his former colleagues sitting there-four professors who ridiculed his theory that transfusions of wolf blood could be used to give a human being wolf-like traits. He recalls how the scientific community, the press and the public joined in a resounding chorus of ridicule, which cost Cameron his position at the University. Addressing the spectral professors, Cameron declares, "Right now, we're at war. At war with an enemy that produces a horde that strikes with a ferocious fanaticism". Cameron proposes giving wolf man traits to the army to help with the war. When the professors scoff, Cameron says that his proposal matters no longer; he is now going to have his wolf man kill his former colleagues. Cameron then administers an antidote to Petro that transforms him back into a human; Petro remembers nothing.
The following night, Cameron turns Petro into a wolf and sends him to the swamp. Before the night is over Petro has entered a nearby home and killed a little girl. When Cameron hears of the child's fate, he knows his formula works. He turns to his real priority which is destroying the scientists who ruined his career. The rest of the film involves Cameron setting up elaborate scenarios in which Petro is alone with each scientist when he becomes a wolf. The more he does this the more Petro's transformations into a wolf man become unpredictable.
Cameron's daughter Lenora (Anne Nagel) is romantically involved with Tom Gregory (Johnny Downs), a newspaper reporter who is investigating the death of the little girl. As the professors are killed off one by one, Gregory begins to suspect that Cameron is behind the slayings. The principals are in the Cameron home when a thunderstorm begins and a bolt of lightning sets Cameron's laboratory on fire. Lenora and Tom escape from the house after encountering Petro in wolf form. Petro turns on Cameron and kills him, just before the fire brings the house down on both of them.
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Directed by Sam Newfield, produced by Sigmund Neufeld, written by Fred Myton, starring Johnny Downs as Tom Gregory, George Zucco as Dr. Lorenzo Cameron, Anne Nagel as Lenora Cameron, Glenn Strange as Petro, Sarah Padden as Grandmother, Gordon De Main as Professor Fitzgerald, Mae Busch as Susan, Reginald Barlow as Professor Warwick, Robert Strange as Professor Blaine, Henry Hall as Country Doctor, Ed Cassidy as Father, John Elliott as Professor Hatfield, Slim Whitaker as Officer Dugan, Gil Patric as Detective Lieutenant.
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Source: "The Mad Monster" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 1 December 2013. Web. 29 December 2013. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mad_....
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[@robertmccreary4832]

Thank you for your support the mad monster movie is awesome very intertaining love the classic horror movies mahalo

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Timeless Classic Movies awesome!

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[@TheMoonflwr671]

Timeless Classic Movies didn’t like this one really, but there are plenty more!

[@ellecee453]

You can't go wrong with a mad scientist and a werewolf.

[@Get7Out7ofthe7Boat]

I was raised on weekend black & white horror flicks. They may seem "boring" by todays CGI standards but, I just love the nostalgia they bring. This one was pretty good. Dr. Lorenzo played by George Zucco made a wonderful antagonist. Worth the watch if you enjoy old B & W horror movies.

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

My top favorites of all time are : 1_ IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE 1953 2_ INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS 1956 The 1st is an appeal against senseless xenophobia. The 2nd is a caution against complacency in the face of the peril of dehumanization.

[@anthonythompsonsr1993]

I love these better than today's

[@opentrunk]

imdb gives this movie 3.4 stars which is as bad a rating as ive ever seen. i dont watch anything less than 7 unless i already know it's good. too little time, so much to do. like writing comments on youtube. as the other guy said, invasion of the body snatchers is one of the best movies ever made

[@mohammadtausifrafi8277]

I don't think such old films should be classified as horror but scary films and this should be a separate genre. Those films were not shocking, disgusting, or atrociously violent like modern horror films that seem as if these are trying to be like ISIS videos. Such old films were sometimes a bit scary and often beautiful or creative.

[@michaelswinehart2788]

I too was raised on the saturday afternoon horror movies. Like Bela Lugosi of Dracula. There was not one scene showing Dracula actually biting anyone. Right up to that point though. Oldies but goodies !!!!

[@debrabolton9372]

No one played the role of the mad scientist better than George Zucco. This an oldie but goody.

[@debrabolton9372]

Frankenstein's monster in need of a shave and a haircut.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

debra bolton Cute

[@ergbudster3333]

It's funny George Zucco was so big in the 30s and 40s but now nobody ever heard of him.. except us old movie fans.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Real quality never loses its appeal. Enjoy!

[@robynsineadsheppard6480]

"I grow old, I grow old. I shall wear my trousers rolled." (T.S. Eliot.) My friend, what's truly sad is those of us who are old enough to have seen these films when they were first released won't be around for much longer. When we're gone, our favorite actors and actresses will only be remembered by those who study film. I'm sorry, but "The Blair Witch Project" can't hold a candle to Tod Brownings "Dracula" or the classic "Nosferatu."

[@brandonl1843]

90 years ul do that..

[@drhyshek]

Just like in 10 years nobody will know who Amber Heard is.😅

[@robertwalker5521]

and he had a sad end-of-life.

[@gothling1955]

Wow! This is absolutely the best quality print I've ever had the splendid luck to see of this film. It's amazing what a huge difference it makes not to have scratched celluloid or washed-out picture quality getting in the way of one's viewing pleasure. Very enjoyable. Thanks so much.

[@louisborselio8608]

It breaks my heart to see Petro tied up like that. in the beginning. Glenn Strange was truly a versatile criminally underrated actor.

[@loanaoftheshellpeople5627]

I liked as Butch Cavendish on episodes of the Lone Ranger.

[@louisborselio8608]

@@loanaoftheshellpeople5627 See what I mean? He's one way here and totally different as Butch Cavendish.

[@tamibennett8683]

Glenn Strange played the role of bartender (Sam) for Ms. Kitty in "Gunsmoke".

[@steveeells2856]

PRC created this little gem of a creature feature. Some people refer to such fare as Poverty Row but "Mad Monster" is rich in good storytelling and atmosphere. Best of all, it has George Zucco, a plus in any horror film. Thanks for the viewing.

[@steveeells2856]

Michael RedCrow Indeed. Hammer could take their small budgets and make a film that looks expensive. The studio made many entertaining films in that manner. Many of them starred Peter Cushing and/or Christopher Lee.

[@steveeells2856]

Michael RedCrow You are absolutely correct in summing up the qualities that make Hammer great. They also had their own unique style that is recognizable right from the opening credits. Hammer, gone but never forgotten.

[@katherinerivera5696]

Me encantan las películas en blanco y negro de terror,son las mejores

[@waytosacramento3843]

Supreme acting by Cecil Coyote on his impersonation of a wolf!

[@mjc11a]

Another quality classic upload by "TCM". Thanks for posting.

[@paulchristman2456]

For whatever reason, the local stations in my area didn't air the old PRC and Republic horror flicks, though they did run the Universal and American International movies faithfully. For instance, I didn't have an opportunity to see the terrific "Strangler of the Swamp" with Rosemary LaPlanche until I rented a bedraggled transfer on vhs tape back in the nineties. Thanks for this !

[@MrTraderon]

I share the same sentiment with others. Grew up in the 60s watching these little B rated gems, usually on Friday or Saturday nights. Brings back great, nostalgic memories. Zucco was a favorite to watch. Tnx for uploading

[@ColorizedPublicDomain]

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[@garryferrington811]

This was "C" rated. PRC movies didn't make it to major theaters. They wouldn't show them.

[@prevost8686]

Zucco was a natural when it came to playing a villain. He was no “B” actor.

[@Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk]

These old movie help me through the vuirus days. Home all day. Thank you.

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Hoping all has been well with you from 🇨🇦

[@patrickoneill8707]

Zucco is so incredibly underrated. I put him right up there with Price, Lee and Cushing. Never a bad performance, never mails it in, always nails his role, outstanding horror icon

[@rotagorretni]

Neat estimation, but I'm sure plenty of folk on KZbin have also said that Price, Lee and Cushing are terribly underrated, even the "most underrated". Even Bob Dylan is an underrated songwriter, and Bowie is an underrated singer, and Buckingham is an underrated guitarist, on KZbin. Sorry, just my beef whenever I see that term, because it seems like an insult, as well. But I get your point. Trust you get mine

[@patrickoneill8707]

@@rotagorretni there is no way anyone with with even a rudimentary level of horror knowledge would say that Price, Lee and Cushing are underrated.

[@Oli-jm9fc]

George Zucco is outstanding as always

[@loanaoftheshellpeople5627]

This was a very entertaining Old School Film starring a few Stalwarts from the Universal Horror Series. Glenn Strange(Pedro) played the Frankenstein Monster in three films including Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein, Doctor Cameron was played by George Zucco who appeared in numerous Universal films including the Mummy's Hand, the Mummy's Tomb, House of Frankenstein, The Mad Ghoul, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Monster & the Girl, and Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Just to name a few.

[@jpfransen]

Great atmosphere. The fact That you can,t make movies this way anymore makes them all the more precious. I prefer this over those empty heartless cgi flops Any day

[@undergroundwarrior70]

"SHHHHHHHH! Everybody ... PLEASE BE QUIET! Or I will get the usher if you do not be quiet! And you better have your cell phones off"!

[@rickyparrilla2426]

Ushers. Remember them. Oh the good old days.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

@@rickyparrilla2426 Cartoons and double features. And I also do remember Newsreels at this one theater that my mom and would go to when I was 3 and 4 years old. 1959 and 1960.

[@carrueross2705]

That’s funny! I will never forget the night my mom took me to the Woodstock movie. We were in the balcony because my mom liked to smoke. There were some guys sitting in front of us and they were clearly smoking pot. I was like shocked. Hahahaha haha 😆🥬🍿📽🚬☮️✌🏻

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

I’m watching old movies to get away from crowded theaters. When I’m in this mood I stay away from crowds

[@ladytech52]

I remember Saturday matinees when I was young. Cartoon, newsreel, travel log, and a serial. I can't be sure of the name, think it was The Black Claw. But I can't find it anywhere so... It was a spy serial and may have been silent. 1956ish

[@royrice8597]

I really like these old horror movies. Used to watch them with my buddies on Saturday rainy fall afternoons just before Halloween. What a " howl" !!! Thanx. 😱👀v

[@louisborselio8608]

People misunderstand the title. Glenn Strange was not the mad monster. George Zucco was.

[@wallacegeller2111]

SHOCK Theatre Friday Nights 1030 pm on WPTA Channel 21 Fort Wayne, Indiana had these old horror movies when I was a kid. I loved them. I'm 72 now and I still love the old black and white horror movies

[@pilierofq]

I'm almost 74 and still LOVE them too!!

[@johnqpublic4055]

Petro seems to be modeled on Lennie in Of Mice and Men.

[@ouijashok5905]

excellent classic 30's-60's 🎥's. and the visual quality is superb for these old movies. Better than many new ones on utube.

[@richmcgee434]

Man, the cage for the wolf is tiny. I'm reminded of the time I agreed to bring the housemates' cat over to the vet for a checkup and discovered they hadn't bought a new cat carrier since he was a kitten. He technically fit in the thing, but his fur was poking out the air holes once we got him in and he really couldn't move around at all. I thought the cat fanciers in the waiting room were going to kill me when I brought him in, and the vet gave me a note to bring the actual owners telling them not to use that carrier ever again. And like a dope I tried leaving him loose in the car while I was driving there and back, only for him to panic and try to jam himself under my brake pedal repeatedly. That was the last time I did that errand for them.

[@andrewmoore9671]

I love these old beauties. The film glitches are very cool. Reminds me of when TV was black & white. 👽

[@CyanBlackflower]

Surprisingly good film for it's time, has cadence that many "B" flicks from this period seem to lack.

[@lathamgreen]

George Zucco excellent as usual.

[@frankwilson7146]

old horror, the master of the ultra quick wrap up. monsters dead, roll credits. I love it

[@Ourladyrules]

i saw this movie with my mom fifty odd yrs ago, so good to be able to see it again. thank you!!! 👏❤️🤓

[@jamessmith7691]

Great movie, rubber fangs and all. Seriously thank you for posting these movies. They are a part of my growing up I shall not forget,

[@katherinerivera5696]

I love the black and white pictures of terror,nothing better

[@JaePeezy]

It wouldn't surprise me if the great Anthony Hopkins took a few notes from the acting of the doctor in this film. I can see so many similarities in their acting methods.

[@rhino1479]

In an age of cg, it's nice to see the movies that brought us this far.. if it wasn't for these classics, we would not be watching the movies of today!!!

[@saltydawg7078]

George Zucco ....a great actor.

[@jameswilson8134]

Glenn Strange played Sam the bartender in Gunsmoke for years.

[@TheOneTrueKaliban]

I've gotta tell you, though, if my yard looked like THAT, I'd have fired that gardener a LONG time ago!

[@jayrosen6663]

LOL

[@MrBobbyd45]

A really campy sci-fi movie and one of my favorites...George was perfect for his part.

[@prevost8686]

Poor Pedro must’ve had track marks all over his arms.

[@robertszvetics210]

glenn looks like gabby hayes with fangs

[@charlenewiley435]

😂

[@monakirchhoff5310]

Great quality for this movie good old scary b/w I subscribed ty

[@pilierofq]

I LOVE these old black and whites!!!!! They are the best entertainment!!

[@2000Majicman]

Glenn Strange is playing his character like Lon Chaney Jr. In Mice Of Men.

[@jamesgrassia844]

An underratd movie. Quite enjoyable. Thank you.

[@magicprofessor010]

Simple animal strength in war is hardly enough. We need cunning too.

[@mastermooky]

good movie, I remember this as a kid, it was old back then

[@jeffreyst.george292]

This is one “ Wolf-man” movie I’ve never seen til now.

[@PointyTailofSatan]

That's a coyote in the cage, not a wolf. lol

[@daynaspencer7024]

Either way, the cage is MUCH too small ..

[@MandyStMarie]

Point: very astute observation, thank you

[@MandyStMarie]

Yes, cage is much too small and the chain unnecessary.

[@MandyStMarie]

Lonnie...I know it was a movie but cage was too small and chain looked terrible. Thx for ur reply...

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Yes, and no humans were harmed during the filming of this movie. Human rights activists were always monorating on the film sets at the movie studios during the 30's throughout the 70's. Animals during those decades didn't have any humanitarian rights in the movie industry.

[@msbrowngault]

Thx for the upload. 🤗

[@robertmccreary4832]

Thank you timeless classic movies for this awesome movie indestructible man

[@virginiacook2724]

This movie scared me to death when I was a kid! Now I think it's funny!

[@vernalc2449]

Classic Saturday night sleepover B-movie on the late show. Gotta feel sorry for poor Pedro. Fun film-thanks for posting. Very glad I subscribed to your channel!

[@meatfoot4803]

Very very Kool... Tysm for posting!👍

[@DavidRice111]

Poor Glenn Strange~ bet he liked life way better as "Sam the Bartender" on Gunsmoke!

[@MandyStMarie]

Glenn also played Frankenstein in several movies.

[@barbietuttibuffy8700]

Thank you for this movie. Very entertaining

[@lauriesinclair7495]

Good movie the only negative was the wolf was a coyote

[@richardgreiner9264]

A really good movie well acted with a good story .

[@royrice8597]

Pedro seems 2 clicks dumber than Lon Chaney,Jr in " Of Mice and Men" as Lenny.

[@michaelfitzgerald3467]

Tell me about the rabbits, George Zucco!

[@howiegale6777]

Scary B movies were great and black and white made them even better. To this day, I still prefer B&W TV

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

The initials of the company (PRC) today would raise some chuckling !

[@snackcakeman]

I wouldn’t consider the acting worthy of a Oscar, but the film is very enjoyable.

[@randyacuna5643]

Even if the body of work in the horror field is small compared to the more well known actors like lugosi or price or lee, George Zooco ( and Lionel Atwill ) must be reremember and recognize also as all time great horror stars. Both are always worth watching.

[@patrickoneill8707]

I absolutely agree. I can't remember how many films I have seen with Zucco and Atwill where they just give the greatest performances and outshine the leads in the film.

[@randyacuna5643]

@patrickoneill8707 even if the movie is weak , it doesn't matter, when those two actors are on screen, it is the highlight of those films.

[@godfreecharlie]

Had a hard time figuring out if the monster was mad like upset or mad like insane. Oh well, I guess it's both, but it really doesn't matter.

[@robertszvetics210]

GOOD TRAINING FOR GLENN STRANGE TO PLAY THE FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER.

[@froste7952]

The not so super overlapping of the film is fantastic considering the year it was done.

[@tomphillips2214]

Great copy thanks!

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Just the title gives me chills! Not just a monster, but a mad one to shoe! Yikes!

[@iac4357]

Pretty good movie, and no worse than any other movie of its time or genre.

[@garryferrington811]

PRC's business philosophy was "if we make 'em cheap enough, we CAN'T lose money." And it worked. They made it into third-run theaters.

[@tomdooley4226]

I love your summaries. They are so thoroughly detailed that I really don't need to spend the time necessary to watch the entire movie. But when I get the chance and the time, I'll check back and see the whole thing. 😂

[@ColorizedPublicDomain]

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[@patrickoneill8707]

This one is definitely worth watching the entire film. George Zucco is just a beast of a performer in horror and never got the credit he deserved I believe.

[@virginiacook2724]

The monster was Glenn Strange. The bartender Sam in Gunsmoke !

[@robertduncombe7684]

Also played "The Monster" in 3 of the Universal Frankenstein movies after Karloff!

[@edwardsmith4319]

These movies were made to make history.😎

[@Moronvideos1940]

I downloaded this Thank you

[@larryfuerstinger2617]

love these old flicks...look close and you can see the lead roles PETER swaying down his right pant leg in one of the shots.

[@mastermooky]

coyote, not a wolf

[@williamhoyle281]

I don't understand the people that mark the thumbs down , it was good enough for them to watch, probably real low IQ people

[@trueStadia]

What a great name for a movie !

[@MrUhwoody]

Seen this a million times. A million & 1, now. 14:36--Miss Kitty's bartender, Sam, from "Gunsmoke". Sans moustache.. I think he had more lines in this than he did in his entire Gunsmoke career. Or not.

[@JdoubleU1222]

Yes, Glenn Strange, (Gunsmoke). He also played the Frankenstein monster in House of Frankenstein with Boris Karloff and also in Abott and Costello meet Frankenstein.

[@loanaoftheshellpeople5627]

@@JdoubleU1222 He also played the Monster in House of Dracula.

[@standemain]

Werewolves and Monsters! I love real life movies like this!

[@miguelangelreyesbrusatori5079]

¿And what about the poor wolf chained into the cage who died due to the fire into the house .?

[@sirtalkalotdoolittle]

George Zucco is underappreciated.

[@charliebattis8004]

good movie

[@rikkivermin2018]

This was one of the better poverty row flicks. Imo

[@randyacuna5643]

Glenn strange is a lot of fun in the horror comedy, Master Minds with the Bowery Boys, a must see.

[@marybethnissly4599]

you have to watch the mystery science theater episode of this. hilarious. one of my favorites

[@petebondurant58]

If the creature has no fear...why does it run away?

[@mattsfax]

So stunning and brave

[@trueStadia]

The mad doctor has a pretty good idea.....an army of WOLF MEN !!! Paints a great picture!

[@euphrates556]

Classic!

[@turnofevent8094]

Pretty good movie.

[@nigelrees2696]

Only fucking werewolf I ever seen wearing Bib Overalls.

[@davidcraig9779]

It's Dr. Moriarty!

[@loanaoftheshellpeople5627]

Professor Moriarty. He was always pestering Sherlock Holmes.

[@sweetcrimson144]

They don't make good movies like this anymore! Ah, black and white flicks....good classic movie.😄😄😄😄😄

[@CaroWriter]

Good role for Glenn Strange!

[@carycoller3140]

An army of wolfmen! Yeah, we'll take 500,000of them please. What a madman 🤣.

[@cesarhectorelreydelasalsao1261]

Good horror Clásic 👍

[@kidiabrantes.52]

Por favor coloque legenda em português

[@user-xe3ye3os2j]

Mad Monster brought me here

[@wilde4445]

Ohhh,thank you!

[@billgoat2011]

Aw, fuck you!!

[@electricland]

BILL GOAT How old are you - 5?

[@billgoat2011]

I am 4 years old.

[@electricland]

Worth watching

[@ergbudster3333]

Yikes! That's the worst kind.. a mad one! Get him some tranquilizers. Maybe a shot of good rye whiskey. Um.. but not both.

[@johnbockelie3899]

"Why do I have these straps on doc ? " " So you don't try to escape ! thats why !",