---
title: "Monstroid"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/monstroid-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43717
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 3.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Monstroid (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/monstroid-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Monstroid is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Academy International. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Industrial pollution awakens a horrible sea serpent that attacks a rural Colombian village in 1980."

### Why Watch
- Features a sea serpent antagonist
- Based on a real event from June 1971

### Caveats & Content Note
- Received low ratings from users
- Alternative title confusion on video releases
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror and science fiction themes and carries an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction, dark, creature

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/monstroid-1980#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenneth Hartford, Herbert L. Strock
- **Networks / Studios**: Academy International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Mitchum** as *Travis*
- **John Carradine** as *Priest*
- **Philip Carey** as *Barnes*
- **Anthony Eisley** as *Pete*
- **Andrea Hartford** as *Andrea*
- **Glen Hartford** as *Glen*
- **Coral Kassel** as *Girl in Lake*
- **Hanna Landy** as *Mrs. Byrd*
- **Aldo Sambrell**
- **María Rubio**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Monstroid released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 07/11/1980.

### Q: What genres does Monstroid belong to?
It is classified as a horror and science fiction film.

### Q: What is the length of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What awakens the sea serpent in the film?
The sea serpent is aroused by industrial pollution of a nearby lake.

### Q: What is the alternative on-screen title of the film?
Although the video case says Monstroid, the film's on-screen title reads Monster.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Monstroid — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43717)
- [Monster (1980 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_(1980_film))
- [Monstroid (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/71738-monstroid/prehled/)
- [Monstroid (1980) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/31019-monstroid/)

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