Track of the Moon Beast (1966) Director: Richard Ashe Studio: Associated Producers Inc. Starring: Kent Taylor, Robert Whitmore, Ann Corio, George “Buck” Flower Release Date: March 1966 Runtime: 85 minutes Format: Color Country: United States Language: English Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Creature Feature --- Summary: *Track of the Moon Beast* follows Dr. Wayne Orloff (Kent Taylor), an astronomer who witnesses a rare lunar event. During a meteor shower, a fragment from the moon contaminates Orloff, transforming him into a monstrous, reptilian creature that hunts and kills in the desert. As the local authorities and his colleagues attempt to stop the creature, the film builds tension with suspenseful encounters, eerie desert landscapes, and the dramatic struggle between science and the unknown. --- Background: The film was a low-budget 1960s science fiction/horror production, typical of the era’s fascination with space, mutation, and extraterrestrial threats. Directed by Richard Ashe, it was filmed largely in the desert regions of Southern California. The movie was intended as a B-feature, often paired with other sci-fi or horror films for double bills, capitalizing on audiences’ growing interest in outer space themes during the Space Race. --- Trivia: * The creature was portrayed with a combination of practical makeup effects and costumed stunts, common for 1960s low-budget monster films. * Ann Corio, a former burlesque performer, appears as a supporting character, adding star appeal to the B-movie. * The film has since become a cult classic, often featured in “so-bad-it’s-good” movie screenings. * It reflects the mid-1960s American obsession with lunar phenomena, mutation, and extraterrestrial science fiction. --- Hashtags: \#TrackOfTheMoonBeast #KentTaylor #1960sHorror #BMovieClassic #CultSciFi #MoonBeast #CreatureFeature