Beast from Haunted Cave

Beast from Haunted Cave

Year: 1959

Runtime: 66 mins

Language: English

Director: Monte Hellman

HorrorThrillerCrimeHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horror

A group of terrified teenage girls become trapped in a nightmarish maze pursued by a blood‑starved ghoul from Hell. Meanwhile, a gold‑prospecting thief and his crew take refuge in a secluded skier’s lodge, only to find it infested with a massive, cobweb‑covered monster that stalks them. Their desperate fight for survival intertwines as horror tightens its grip.

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1

Ward's plan and the diversion

Alexander Ward orchestrates a bank heist by stealing gold bars from Deadwood. He assigns Marty Jones to plant a time bomb in a nearby gold mine to create a diversion for the operation. The crew sets up the plan and awaits execution.

Evening before the heist Deadwood, South Dakota (near the gold mine)
2

Marty and Natalie plant the device

Marty, accompanied by local barmaid Natalie, places the explosive at the mine. They succeed in setting the device, but Marty encounters a huge, hairy beast. The beast captures Natalie, forcing Marty to escape.

Night before dawn Nearby gold mine, Deadwood area
3

Beast’s predatory pattern revealed

The beast survives by feeding on captives, making Natalie the latest victim. The gang only later realizes a killer creature is at work when others begin to disappear. The threat remains unseen for now.

Soon after Natalie's capture Unknown location near the mine/beast's lair
4

The heist goes off at dawn

The explosive goes off as planned and Ward's gang breaches the bank vault to steal the gold bars. They escape with the loot, relying on the diversion to keep pursuers away. The bank job marks the success of the plan.

Next morning (just after dawn) Deadwood bank vault
5

Escape to a remote cabin

Led by Gil Jackson, the gang travels toward a remote cabin, hoping to be picked up by a plane bound for Canada. Gil is initially unaware of their plan, but radio reports of the robbery begin to raise suspicions.

Following the heist, daytime Remote cabin, snow country
6

Gil suspects something’s wrong

As the group proceeds, Gil hears news reports about the robbery and notices the weapons. His instincts tell him something is off, stirring distrust within the group. The suspicion sets the stage for tense decisions.

Daytime after the heist Cabin vicinity and route
7

Gypsy reveals the killer plan

Gypsy informs Gil that Alex intends to kill him when the plane arrives. With that threat, Gil and Gypsy decide to split for town to avoid the trap. The remainder prepare for the dangerous journey ahead.

Evening, as the storm approaches Cabin
8

Marty's memory and the beast's attack

Marty’s uneasy memories hint at the beast’s presence, complicating group dynamics. The tension spikes when the beast attacks Byron, proving its existence and increasing fear among the crew.

After Gypsy's warning, during pursuit Area near cabin
9

The chase leads to a cave

Despite fear, the gang attempts to track Gil and Gypsy before they reach town. With a looming snowstorm, they head toward a nearby cave for shelter, inadvertently steering into the beast’s territory.

Soon after Byron's attack Approach to a cave in the snow country
10

Cave reveals the beast’s lair

Gil and Gypsy seek shelter in the same cave, which turns out to be the monster’s lair. The beast’s presence becomes undeniable as everyone realizes the danger they’re in.

During the snowstorm Cave near the escape route
11

Final battle in the cave

The beast kills the remaining gang members in the cave. Marty fires a flare gun at the creature, but the fight leaves everyone battered. The creature is ultimately driven to death by the flare and fire.

Night / late evening Beast’s lair cave
12

Survivors witness the beast’s demise

As the beast burns, Gil and Gypsy survive the ordeal and watch it die. The gang’s violence concludes with the monster’s flaming end and the two survivors left in the cave.

End of the confrontation Cave
13

Aftermath and memory

Marty remains haunted by memories of the beast and the fear it caused. The survivors must reckon with the consequences of their crimes and the trauma of the night's events.

Aftermath Various

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