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Overview

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Director:
Robert S. Fiveson
Writers:
Bob Sullivan (story)
Ron Smith (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
August 1979 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
WARNING: The shock and horror of this film is unusually intense. It is not a film for the faint-hearted. more
Plot:
Politicians scheme to clone themselves, assuring immortal life. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Yep, The Island isn't that original. more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Clonus (USA)
Parts: The Clonus Horror (USA) (reissue title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:R

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The title was originally to be "Clonus". The distributor wanted to change the title to "Parts" and then decided to combine the titles. more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When the old reporter introduces the clone to the professor and his son by the pool, the boom mic is clearly visible above him. This is only visible in open matte version of the film. more

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14 out of 18 people found the following comment useful:-
Yep, The Island isn't that original., 16 January 2006
7/10
Author: Nightman from Brentwood, USA

This low budget thriller is a pretty decent B movie with a great original premise.

The government has been running a clone farm for many years and now one of the clones has escaped into the outside world.

A clever premise, some solid direction, and a good cast help to make this film a pretty compelling sci-fi thriller. The Clonus Horror is an effectively chilling film that examines the theme of what it is to be human and just how the advance of science can ultimately turn to a violation of human life. The direction of Robert Fiveson is well-done, as he creates some nicely nightmarish sequences to give this film a creepy edge, as though the subject matter of the movie alone isn't unsettling enough. There's also some gruesome scenes as well. Kudos also go to a stirring, operatic music score.

The cast delivers good on their performances and features some great veteran actors like Dick Sargent, Peter Graves, and Keenan Wynn.

While The Clonus Horror may not have the big budget of The Island, it's as equally thought-provoking and disturbing. Worth seeking out, especially for film buffs.

*** out of ****

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