The Deadly Spawn (1983)
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- R
- 1h 21min
- Horror, Sci-Fi
- 22 Apr 1983 (USA)
- Movie
Alien creatures invade a small town and four teenagers, along with a young boy, attempt to escape from them.
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- 1 nomination.
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Directed by
| Douglas McKeown | ||
Written by
| Douglas McKeown | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Ted A. Bohus | ... | (from a story by) & |
| John Dods | ... | (from a story by) and |
| Douglas McKeown | ... | (from a story by) |
| Tim Sullivan | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Ted A. Bohus | ... | producer |
| John Dods | ... | associate producer |
| Ron Giannotto | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Neil Harris | ... | executive producer (as Jonathan Harris) |
| Susan Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Rita Hildebrandt | ... | executive producer |
| Tim Hildebrandt | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Kimelman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Paul Cornell | ||
| Michael Perilstein | ||
| Ken Walker | ||
Cinematography by
| Harvey M. Birnbaum | ... | (as Harvey Birnbaum) |
Editing by
| Marc Harwood | ||
Editorial Department
| Noëlle Penraat | ... | negative cutter (as Noelle Penraat) |
| David Block | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Arnold Gargiulo | ... | makeup effects |
| Gregory Ramoundos | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Greg Ramoundos) |
Production Management
| Mik Cribben | ... | unit manager |
Art Department
| Tim Hildebrandt | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Frank Balsamo | ... | sound recordist |
| Paul Cornell | ... | sound effects |
| Tom Davis | ... | sound editor |
| David Szani | ... | sound editor |
| Glenn Takakjian | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Robert Bohus | ... | special effects crew |
| John Dods | ... | special effects director |
| Tim Hildebrandt | ... | miniature effects |
| John Mathews | ... | effects crew |
| John Payne | ... | special effects crew |
| Jack Piccuro | ... | special effects crew |
| Gregory Ramoundos | ... | special effects technician (as Greg Ramoundos) |
| Kevin G. Shinnick | ... | special effects crew (as Kevin Shinnick) |
| Glenn Takakjian | ... | special effects crew |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robbie Anderson | ... | camera operator |
| Frank Balsamo | ... | lighting director |
| Robert Bohus | ... | still photographer |
| Bernie Noble | ... | camera operator |
| Gregory Ramoundos | ... | camera operator (as Greg Ramoundos) |
| Carl Santoro | ... | first assistant camera |
| Boris Zimiewski | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Joe McSorley | ... | music recorded by |
| Ken Walker | ... | music editor |
Additional Crew
| Robert Bohus | ... | production assistant |
| Ken Brilliant | ... | production assistant |
| John Dods | ... | puppeteer |
| Robert Griffith | ... | production assistant |
| Sue Oster | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Jack Piccuro | ... | production assistant |
| Gregory Ramoundos | ... | production assistant (as Greg Ramoundos) |
| Scott Rhodes | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Sullivan | ... | production assistant |
| Glenn Takakjian | ... | production assistant |
| Kathi Vent | ... | production coordinator |
| Abigail Wieland | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Forrest J. Ackerman | ... | special thanks (as Forry J. Ackerman) |
| Diane Bohus | ... | special thanks |
| Don Bohus | ... | special thanks |
| Ted A. Bohus | ... | special thanks (as Ted Bohus) |
| Walter Brenen | ... | special thanks |
| John Chatzky | ... | special thanks |
| Charlie Chubak | ... | special thanks |
| Kelly Dodds | ... | special thanks |
| John Dods Sr. | ... | special thanks |
| June Dods | ... | special thanks |
| Susan Dods | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Freiberg | ... | special thanks |
| Ken Freile | ... | special thanks |
| Helga Grev | ... | special thanks |
| Don Harvath | ... | special thanks |
| Dave Hutchinson | ... | special thanks |
| Gary H. Knudsen | ... | special thanks (as Gary Knudsen) |
| William Lynches | ... | special thanks |
| Donna Olive | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Palmer | ... | special thanks |
| Neil Pappalardo | ... | special thanks |
| Mary Payne | ... | special thanks |
| John Rizzo | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Roberts | ... | special thanks |
| John Romberg | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Russo | ... | special thanks |
| Jerry Shettig | ... | special thanks |
| Jill Stoudt | ... | special thanks |
| Derek Thorne | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Tranz | ... | special thanks |
| Jo Vent | ... | special thanks |
| Norma Vent | ... | special thanks |
| Ron Vent | ... | special thanks |
| Sharon Weinstein | ... | special thanks |
| Bill Williams | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Williams | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 21st Century Distribution (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Toho (1986) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Arrow Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Bullseye Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- CMV Laservision (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cinetoxic Entertainment (2006) (Italy)
- Continental Video (1985) (United States) (video) (as "Return of the Alien's Deadly Spawn")
- DMEG (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Dalei (1986) (Japan) (video) (laserdisc)
- Elite Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Le Chat Qui Fume (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Ofer Video (1991) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Planet Video (1982) (United States) (video) (as "Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn")
- Prestige Video (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Simpel Movie (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Synapse Films (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Toppic (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- VEC (1985) (Canada) (VHS)
- Video Instant Picture Company (VIPCO) (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Video One Canada (1985) (Canada) (VHS)
- Video for Pleasure (VFP) (1984) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Videomax (1990) (Mexico) (VHS)
- X-Rated Kultvideo (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack)
- Veritable Studio (music recording facility)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two campers in the New Jersey woods have their outdoor fun interrupted by the arrival of a meteorite crashing nearby. They go to investigate the crater, but are suddenly attacked and devoured by alien parasites who have hitched a ride to Earth. After finishing off the campers, the hungry space monsters head for a nearby town, where they make their domain in the basement of an old house soon begin polishing off one hapless inhabitant after another. Four young teenagers, plus one pre-teen boy, try to find a way to stop the angry space monsters before they reproduce and literally eat humanity.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | They Came To Earth To Feed On Human Flesh! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $25,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gene Simmons of the band 'KISS' currently owns the prop severed head of the kid's mother. It was given to him by Tim Sullivan when he interviewed Simmons for "Fangoria" in 1983. Sullivan - who was a PA on this film - went on to produce Detroit Rock City (1999) and write and direct 2001 Maniacs (2005) and Driftwood (2006). See more » |
| Goofs | At the very beginning of the movie when it shows the meteor hitting the earth it is clearly daytime, yet when the campers leave their tent to investigate, it's dark. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Terror on Tape (1985). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | As soon as the end credits finish, the words "Don't try it, Gary" appear. See more » |
| Quotes |
[after being attacked by an enormous alien mouth]
Kathy: What... the FUCK was THAT? See more » |