RELEASED IN 1977 and written & directed by William R. Stromberg, “The Crater Lake Monster” details events in the high country of central California after a meteor strikes the eponymous (fictitious) lake and incubates a prehistoric egg, which hatches a plesiosaur-like creature that terrorizes the locals. Despite the title, the story does not take place in Crater Lake, Oregon, and the filmmakers don’t hide this…
A beast more frightening than your most terrifying nightmare!
The heat of a meteor crashing into the lake incubates a prehistoric egg, which grows into a plesiosaur-like monster that terrifies the community.
Top Cast
Richard Cardella
Sheriff Steve Hanson
Glen Roberts
Arnie Chabot
Mark Siegel
Mitch Kowalski
Bob Hyman
Richard 'Doc' Calkins
Richard Garrison
Dan Turner
Kacey Cobb
Susan Patterson
Michael F. Hoover
Ross Conway
Suzanne Lewis
Paula Conway
Marc Eliot
Jack Fuller
Garry Johnston
Blackmailer
Sonny Shepard
Robber
John Crowder
Mechanic
Susy Claycomb
Waitress
Hal Scharn
Birdwatcher
Mike Simmons
Store Clerk
Mary Winford
Lady Customer
Reviews
Now then - where to start. It would be easy to just rip it to shreds. It's rubbish - on just about every level. For reasons that are not immediately clear, it was digitally remastered (if, indeed, it was ever "mastered" in the first place) in 2011 which, if anything, seems to have merely exacerbated the already dreadful production standards. A meteor lands in the remote "Crater Lake" and before we know it, "Nessie"…
FAQ about The Crater Lake Monster
What is The Crater Lake Monster about?
The heat of a meteor crashing into the lake incubates a prehistoric egg, which grows into a plesiosaur-like monster that terrifies the community.
When was The Crater Lake Monster released?
The Crater Lake Monster was released in 1977.
What genres does The Crater Lake Monster belong to?
The Crater Lake Monster is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in The Crater Lake Monster?
The cast of The Crater Lake Monster includes Richard Cardella, Glen Roberts, Mark Siegel, Bob Hyman, Richard Garrison.