The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) - Kino Studio Classics - August 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 02-23-2015, 04:37 PM

The Monster That Challenged the World Blu-ray

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COMING IN AUGUST - ONLY ON BLU-RAY!

THE MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD (1957) Starring TIM HOLT, AUDREY DALTON, HANS CONRIED, HARLAN WARDE and MAX SHOWALTER - Directed by ARNOLD LAVEN.

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NoirFan · 02-23-2015, 04:41 PM

Awesome news! I had pretty much given up hope of any 50's creature features from Kino (with Rob, in response to my query a couple of months back, stating that they had no plans), so this is most unexpected, and gives me hope for further AIP shenanigans from that era.

cakefactory · 02-23-2015, 04:46 PM

That one dude with the avatar from this movie is going to be hyped! This is definitely one of the best of the 50s big bug movies, the creatures are good and the script is unusually well-written. The women in this movie in particular are oddly well-drawn and competent for something from the 50s.

horroru · 02-23-2015, 04:50 PM

Really great to see this, one of my favorites as child watching it on Creature Double feature out of Boston...
Hoping for "Them" next...

dsman71 · 02-23-2015, 04:51 PM

Yeah he will be stoked. I used to have a shirt with that design Akajima posted. This is one of those titles I was fortunate to hear that it was coming and had to hold it in like a fart in public

. Im really excited about this one, a great classic monster flick

The Great Owl · 02-23-2015, 04:51 PM

I owned The Monster That Challenged the World on DVD as a double-feature with It! The Terror from Beyond Space.

I'm not sure if The Monster That Challenged the World really merits an individual Blu-ray purchase for me, but it's a fun little flick in so many ways. I'll probably end up pulling the trigger.

I hope that It! The Terror from Beyond Space is soon to follow, because I'd be all over that one.

Mystic · 02-23-2015, 05:05 PM

It's cool that Kino Lorber is beginning to issue this type of film on blu ray. I think this particular film would be better served as part of a double feature, in the manner of the existing DVD release.

AKORIS · 02-23-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystic

It's cool that Kino Lorber is beginning to issue this type of film on blu ray. I think this particular film would be better served as part of a double feature, in the manner of the existing DVD release.

agreed, but I'm happy regardless.... these B-grade 50's sci-fi flicks are severely lacking on the blu ray format and I'd love to get a bunch for my collection!! thanks Kino!!!!!!!!!!

AKORIS · 02-23-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I owned The Monster That Challenged the World on DVD as a double-feature with It! The Terror from Beyond Space.

I'm not sure if The Monster That Challenged the World really merits an individual Blu-ray purchase for me, but it's a fun little flick in so many ways. I'll probably end up pulling the trigger.

I hope that It! The Terror from Beyond Space is soon to follow, because I'd be all over that one.

you always do!

JMDiaz718 · 02-23-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

That one dude with the avatar from this movie is going to be hyped! This is definitely one of the best of the 50s big bug movies, the creatures are good and the script is unusually well-written. The women in this movie in particular are oddly well-drawn and competent for something from the 50s.

Yes I am!!! I have it on laserdisc and DVD. If the blu-ray pq is excellent, I'll purchase it again. Bring on the snails!!

kimg1453 · 02-23-2015, 07:29 PM

Fantastic news. The 50's SciFi movies are my favorite. Kino please release It! The Terror From Beyond Space!!!!!

dsman71 · 02-23-2015, 08:03 PM

I just read *IT!* is with another label - its with someone else, and hopefully it will get a blu ray release as well. There is a HD master for it

ClassicCraig · 08-22-2019, 12:12 PM

I'd never heard of the movie outside of this website, but bought based on discussion and watched it with and without commentary. The creature was great, the commentary was great. Stock footage looked very good and it was hard to tell when it was used. The movie was good, and it's always nice to see Grandpa Fred (16 Candles) in a supporting role.
Based on Treasure of Sierra Madre, I was hoping for a better performance from Tim Holt, but I thought he was stiff. Also, the moments of personal tragedy are too well drawn and take away from the '50s monster movie vibe.
Glad I watched it, but it's not something I'd recommend as an entry-level monster movie.

Trekkie313 · 11-16-2023, 06:08 AM

Overdue for a re-release...

Werdsniper2 · 03-09-2025, 09:43 PM

Just finished watching this. It should've been titled "The Monster That Challenged The Local Sheriff's Department".

Enjoyable, but not overwhelmingly so. Creature looks fantastic though. Also the picture quality looks really good to me. Gonna check out the commentary track later.

02-23-2015, 07:29 PM	#11
kimg1453 Member Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Fantastic news. The 50's SciFi movies are my favorite. Kino please release It! The Terror From Beyond Space!!!!! Last edited by kimg1453; 02-23-2015 at 07:34 PM.

08-22-2019, 12:12 PM	#13
ClassicCraig Senior Member Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:313 DVD collection:92	I'd never heard of the movie outside of this website, but bought based on discussion and watched it with and without commentary. The creature was great, the commentary was great. Stock footage looked very good and it was hard to tell when it was used. The movie was good, and it's always nice to see Grandpa Fred (16 Candles) in a supporting role. Based on Treasure of Sierra Madre, I was hoping for a better performance from Tim Holt, but I thought he was stiff. Also, the moments of personal tragedy are too well drawn and take away from the '50s monster movie vibe. Glad I watched it, but it's not something I'd recommend as an entry-level monster movie. Last edited by ClassicCraig; 08-22-2019 at 06:34 PM.

02-23-2015, 04:41 PM	#2
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Awesome news! I had pretty much given up hope of any 50's creature features from Kino (with Rob, in response to my query a couple of months back, stating that they had no plans), so this is most unexpected, and gives me hope for further AIP shenanigans from that era.

02-23-2015, 04:46 PM	#3
cakefactory Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:WI, USA 4K collection:436 Blu-ray collection:3892 DVD collection:808 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	That one dude with the avatar from this movie is going to be hyped! This is definitely one of the best of the 50s big bug movies, the creatures are good and the script is unusually well-written. The women in this movie in particular are oddly well-drawn and competent for something from the 50s.

02-23-2015, 04:50 PM	#4
horroru Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:1046 Blu-ray collection:4607 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 61 Trading Score:1	Really great to see this, one of my favorites as child watching it on Creature Double feature out of Boston... Hoping for "Them" next...

02-23-2015, 04:51 PM	#5
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Yeah he will be stoked. I used to have a shirt with that design Akajima posted. This is one of those titles I was fortunate to hear that it was coming and had to hold it in like a fart in public . Im really excited about this one, a great classic monster flick

02-23-2015, 04:51 PM	#6
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I owned The Monster That Challenged the World on DVD as a double-feature with It! The Terror from Beyond Space. I'm not sure if The Monster That Challenged the World really merits an individual Blu-ray purchase for me, but it's a fun little flick in so many ways. I'll probably end up pulling the trigger. I hope that It! The Terror from Beyond Space is soon to follow, because I'd be all over that one.

02-23-2015, 05:05 PM	#7
Mystic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:742	It's cool that Kino Lorber is beginning to issue this type of film on blu ray. I think this particular film would be better served as part of a double feature, in the manner of the existing DVD release.

02-23-2015, 08:03 PM	#12
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	I just read IT! is with another label - its with someone else, and hopefully it will get a blu ray release as well. There is a HD master for it

11-16-2023, 06:08 AM	#14
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Overdue for a re-release...

03-09-2025, 09:43 PM	#15
Werdsniper2 Special Member Member since:Oct 2017 Location:California 4K collection:95 Blu-ray collection:897 DVD collection:25	Just finished watching this. It should've been titled "The Monster That Challenged The Local Sheriff's Department". Enjoyable, but not overwhelmingly so. Creature looks fantastic though. Also the picture quality looks really good to me. Gonna check out the commentary track later.

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