Towering crystals from space threaten to turn a desert town—and its people—to stone.
THE MONOLITH MONSTERS
Mammoth skyscrapers of stone thundering across the earth!
A geologist and a schoolteacher evacuate a desert town attacked by thirsty giant crystals.
The Monolith Monsters is a 1957 American science fiction, horror, and drama film directed by John Sherwood about a Southwestern desert community under siege by meteor-born rocks that grow into giant crystals when exposed to water.
- Director
- John Sherwood
- Writers
- Norman Jolley, Robert M. Fresco, Jack Arnold
- Release
- 1957
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- La cité pétrifiée, The Monolith Monsters, La meteora infernale, Das Geheimnis des steinernen Monsters, Monstruos de piedra
The SassyFlix Take
For once, getting stoned in the desert is a bad idea.
Why Cult
Forget tentacled aliens—the real terror here is a meteor's rocks that grow into monstrous, stone-turning crystals at the touch of water.
A geologist's worst nightmare unfolds as science, salt, and unstoppable mineral growth collide in a desert showdown.
This low budget B-movie leans hard into high-concept menace, with city in panic vibes and a parade of rock-solid set pieces.
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What is The Monolith Monsters about? +
The Monolith Monsters is about a desert community threatened by crystals that grow monstrously when meteorite fragments react with water.
When was The Monolith Monsters released? +
The Monolith Monsters was released in 1957.
Who directed The Monolith Monsters? +
The Monolith Monsters was directed by John Sherwood.
How long is The Monolith Monsters? +
The Monolith Monsters has a runtime of 77 minutes.
What genre is The Monolith Monsters? +
The Monolith Monsters is a mix of science fiction, horror, and drama.
Where can I watch The Monolith Monsters? +
You can watch The Monolith Monsters on SassyFlix.