Track of the Moon Beast (1976): Cast & Plot
Track of the Moon Beast is a 1976 sci-fi horror film directed by Richard Ashe, starring Chase Cordell as Paul G. Carlson, Leigh Drake and Joe Blasco. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Richard Ashe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lizard Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Track of the Moon Beast About?
The premise of Track of the Moon Beast without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Professor “Johnny Longbow” Salina introduces the shy Paul Carlson to prank‑loving Kathy Nolan, and they quickly bond. A meteor storm hurls a fragment into Paul’s skull, prompting nightly transformations into a giant reptilian monster that prowls and kills. Salina uncovers ancient Native American paintings that describe the same curse from centuries ago. Despite the terror, Kathy stays devoted to Paul and fights to save him.
Track of the Moon Beast Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- komodo dragon
- moon rock
- psychotronic film
- navajo indian
- creature feature
- meteor
- moon
- full moon
- student
- native american
- tyrannosaurus rex
- legend
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- x ray
- news anchor
- male female relationship
- archeologist
- transformation
- murder
- man beast
- bare chested male
Track of the Moon Beast Cast & Characters
Chase Cordell leads the cast as Paul G. Carlson, with Leigh Drake as Kathy Nolan and Joe Blasco as The Moon Beast. Directed by Richard Ashe; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Ashe
- Chase Cordell as Paul G. Carlson
- Leigh Drake as Kathy Nolan
- Joe Blasco as The Moon Beast
- Gregorio Sala as Prof. John 'Johnny Longbow' Salinas
Also Starring in Track of the Moon Beast
· 9 more- Patrick Wright Police Captain McCabe
- Gary Kanin The Newscaster
- Alan Swain Sid Harris
- Timothy Wayne Brown Dr. Sutton
- Francine Kessler Janet Price
- Crawford MacCallum Dr. Lawrence
- Fred McCaffrey Dr. Rizzo
- Tim Butler Budd Keeler
- Frank Larrabee Lead Singer
Track of the Moon Beast Plot Summary
What happens in Track of the Moon Beast from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, mineralogist Paul Carlson, Chase Cordell, is struck by a lunar meteorite during a meteor shower. A fragment lodges in his brain, and when the Moon comes out, Carlson transforms into the Moon Beast, a powerful, savage lizard-like creature. In this feral form, he loses all memory of his humanity and goes on a deadly rampage, killing people at random. As a man, Carlson endures spells of dizziness and nausea, worrying his girlfriend Kathy Nolan, Leigh Drake, and their friend and former anthropology professor John ‘Johnny Longbow’ Salinas, Gregorio Sala.
Full summary
The whole story of Track of the Moon Beast, scene by scene
Track of the Moon Beast Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Track of the Moon Beast.
How Well Do You Know Track of the Moon Beast?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What triggers Paul Carlson's transformations into the Moon Beast?
Cars in Track of the Moon Beast
13 cars on screen, including the Honda CL 175 and the 1972 Plymouth Satellite.
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1972 Plymouth Valiant Important role -
1971 Plymouth Fury Minor role
Track of the Moon Beast Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A Trilha da Fera Lunar” and “След лунного зверя”.
- Also known as
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- A Trilha da Fera Lunar
- След лунного зверя
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Track of the Moon Beast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Track of the Moon Beast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Track of the Moon Beast?
Track of the Moon Beast runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Track of the Moon Beast released?
Track of the Moon Beast was released on June 1, 1976.
Who directed Track of the Moon Beast?
Track of the Moon Beast was directed by Richard Ashe.
Who is in the cast of Track of the Moon Beast?
Track of the Moon Beast stars Chase Cordell as Paul G. Carlson, Leigh Drake as Kathy Nolan and Joe Blasco as The Moon Beast, among 13 credited actors.
Does Track of the Moon Beast have a post-credit scene?
No. Track of the Moon Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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