Monster of the Nudist Colony (2013)
Directed by Steve Goldenberg · 2013 · Lexi Belle, Frankie Cullen, Melissa Jacobs, Angie Stevenson, Bridgette B
In 2013, director Steve Goldenberg crafted 'Monster of the Nudist Colony' as a low-budget comedy rooted in the campy traditions of 1960s and 70s B-movies. The film follows Mr. Hammer, a private detective hired to investigate a mysterious monster terrorizing a nudist colony — a premise delivered with deadpan absurdity and unapologetic silliness. His wife, eager and uninvited, tags along, adding a layer of domestic farce to the surreal scenario. Starring Lexi Belle, Frankie Cullen, Melissa Jacobs, Angie Stevenson, Bridgette B, Britney Young, Samantha Ryan, Ryan McLane, T.J. Cummings, and Billy Chappell, the film leans into its niche appeal with straightforward performances and a tone that embraces its own ridiculousness. The style is intentionally rough-hewn, with natural lighting, minimal sets, and a pacing that favors gags over suspense. There are no elaborate special effects or hidden twists; the monster remains an off-screen joke, and the humor derives from the contrast between the mundane (marital banter, nudist colony routines) and the fantastical (a creature that may or may not exist). This is not a horror film, nor a satire — it’s a tribute to the kind of drive-in oddities that thrived on charm over polish. It suits viewers who enjoy cult comedies that don’t take themselves seriously, fans of retro B-movie aesthetics, or anyone seeking a 79-minute escape from cinematic convention.
Why it’s worth watching
‘Monster of the Nudist Colony’ (2013) is a rare gem for fans of intentional camp and low-fi comedy. With a premise that’s both bizarre and delightfully simple — a detective hunting a monster at a nudist colony — the film commits fully to its absurdity without irony or apology. Director Steve Goldenberg and the ensemble cast, including Lexi Belle and Frankie Cullen, deliver performances that feel authentic to the genre’s spirit: earnest, unpolished, and oddly endearing. At just 79 minutes, it’s a brisk, no-frills experience that respects the viewer’s time while offering pure, unadulterated silliness. It’s not trying to be profound — it’s trying to be funny, and it succeeds on its own terms.
Trivia
- Directed by Steve Goldenberg
- Released in 2013
- Runtime: 79 minutes
- Starring Lexi Belle, Frankie Cullen, Melissa Jacobs, Angie Stevenson, Bridgette B, Britney Young, Samantha Ryan, Ryan McLane, T.J. Cummings, and Billy Chappell
- Genre: Comedy