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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 1H 24M

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era

from Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio · host Doc Rotten

The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one out. Enjoy! THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) Episode 226 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era Synopsis: The Office of Scientific Investigation sends A-Men agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities. Quote: "It's hungry! It has to be fed constantly - or it will reach out its magnetic arm and grab at anything within its reach and kill it. It's monstrous, Stewart, monstrous. It grows bigger and bigger!" Director: Curt Siodmak, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) Writer: Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors Cast: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, Byron Foulger, Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a terrific pick from the returning host, Jeff Mohr, The Leopard Man (1943)! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"  

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