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The Deadly Spawn (1983)

Directed by Douglas McKeown

Horror | Science Fiction

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Overview

When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before it’s terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!

Rated R | Length 81 minutes

Actors

Charles George Hildebrandt | Tom DeFranco | Richard Lee Porter | Jean Tafler | Karen Tighe | James Brewster | Elissa Neil | Ethel Michelson | John Schmerling | Judith Mayes | Diane Stevens | Darlene Kenley | Madeline Charanis | Andrew Michaels | John Arndt | Jack Piccuro | Ted A. Bohus | Robert Bohus | William Sorgi | Michael Mastrobaltista | Michael Robert Coleman | Tim Hildebrandt | Rita Hildebrandt | Diane Bohus | Ted Bohus Sr. | Joe Kanarek | Gabriel Bartalos | Cliff Rubin | Jonathan Neil Harris | Margaret Truit | Jon Cavaluzzo | Lucile Riley | Jean E. McPherson | John Tiger | Eric C. Hammarstrom | Joseph Haggerty | Skip Williamson | Gary De Franco | Ken Burge | David Steck

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

I like to see what comes on next on the channel after The Last Drive-In because it often fits thematically or tonally with whatever was played by Joe Bob. True to form they played this low budget ‘80s sci-fi/horror film that I’d never seen before so I stayed up to watch it. Turns out it’s pretty great with some amazing creature and practical effects. The kills are pretty graphic and gory and who gets killed is kind of unexpected. Pretty fun! The only downside is it’s a cropped 4x3 ratio. I’d love to see a restoration in its original aspect ratio on Blu-ray from a boutique label if that’s even possible.

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