The Clonus Horror (1979)

Director:

Robert S. Fiveson

Writers:

Ron Smith (screenplay) and
Bob Sullivan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

August 1979 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

WARNING: The shock and horror of this film is unusually intense. It is not a film for the faint-hearted.

Plot:

Politicians scheme to clone themselves, assuring immortal life.

Plot Keywords:

Clone | Politician | Escape | Presidential Candidate | Cloning

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Peter Graves	...	Jeff Knight
Rick DiAngelo	...	Guide #1
Eugene Robert Glazer	...	Guide #2 (as Gene Glazer)
Eileen Dietz	...	Dana
Paulette Breen	...	Lena
Tim Donnelly	...	Richard Knight Jr. (as Timothy Donnelly)
Frank Ashmore	...	George Walker
Keith Langsdale	...	Guide #3
Dick Sargent	...	Dr. Jameson
Zale Kessler	...	Dr. Nelson
Larry Manning	...	Guide #4
William Bufkin	...	Clone
Tony Haig	...	Jack
Boyd Holister	...	Senator
Eddie Carroll	...	Doctor (as Eddy Carroll)
John Donovan	...	Guide #5
Greg Brickman	...	Motorcycle Rider
Keenan Wynn	...	Jake Noble
Lurene Tuttle	...	Anna Noble
James Mantell	...	Ricky Knight
David Hooks	...	Richard Knight
Joel Lawrence	...	Guide #6
George P. Wilbur	...	Walker Man (as George Wilbur)
Chuck Hayward	...	Walker Man
Amanda Davies	...	Reporter Grady
Frank Birney	...	Reporter Birney
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robert S. Fiveson	...	Security Guard (uncredited)

Directed by
Robert S. Fiveson

Writing credits
Ron Smith		(screenplay) and
Bob Sullivan		(screenplay)
Bob Sullivan		(story)
Myrl A. Schreibman		(screenplay adaptation) and
Robert S. Fiveson		(screenplay adaptation)

Produced by
Peter R.J. Deyell	....	associate producer
Ray Dryden	....	supervising executive producer
Robert S. Fiveson	....	producer
Walter Fiveson	....	executive producer
Michael D. Lee	....	co-producer (as Michael Lee)
Myrl A. Schreibman	....	producer
Mark L. Rosen	....	producer (uncredited)

Original Music by
Hod David Schudson

Cinematography by
Max Beaufort		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Robert Gordon

Casting by
Susan Arnold

Art Direction by
Steve Nelson

Costume Design by
Durinda Wood		(as Dorinda Rice Wood)

Makeup Department
Joe Blasco	....	special makeup
Richard Rivas	....	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Paul Berkowitz	....	assistant director
Robert Cummings	....	assistant director
Joe Giannone	....	assistant director (as Joe Gianonne)
Michael D. Lee	....	assistant director (as Michael Lee)

Art Department
Frank Coccaro	....	assistant art director
Frank Coccaro	....	properties

Sound Department
Richard L. Anderson	....	sound effects editor (as Richard Anderson)
Teresa Eckton	....	sound effects editor
Ted Gomillion	....	sound re-recording mixer
Daniel Gross	....	boom operator (as Dan Gross)
Paul Jasiukonis	....	sound effects editor
Ted Keep	....	sound re-recording mixer
Ken Robinson	....	production sound mixer
Paul A. Sharpe	....	sound re-recording mixer (as Paul Sharp)

Special Effects by
Steve Karkus	....	special effects

Stunts
George P. Wilbur	....	stunt gaffer (as George Wilbur)

Camera and Electrical Department
John Bertram	....	key grip
Mike Bruns	....	grip
Robert Cummings	....	still man
Frank Detone Jr.	....	dolly grip (as Frank Detone)
Michael Duman	....	electrician
James J. Gilson	....	electrician (as James Gilson)
Brad Goldberg	....	first assistant camera
Daniel Graff	....	gaffer (as Dan Graff)
Dwight Joseph Lavers	....	best boy (as Dwight LaVers)
Guy Olds	....	second assistant camera
Harley Pence	....	photographer: second unit
Peter Saxby	....	additional photographer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Timaree McCormick	....	assistant wardrobe

Editorial Department
Brogan De Paor	....	assistant film editor (as Brogan DePaor)
Brad Goldberg	....	assistant film editor

Music Department
Bob Morin	....	music recordist
Les Remsen	....	music recorded courtesy of: Wilshire Methodist Church (as Dr. Les Remsen)
Robert Herr Singers	....	vocals
Richard Thompson	....	orchestrator

Other crew
Carolyn Haber	....	secretary to producers
Ruth Hill	....	auditor
Ray Hinton	....	production assistant
Danielle Hunter	....	production assistant
Michael Lacoe	....	assistant to producers
Michael Lacoe	....	location manager
Timaree McCormick	....	production assistant
David Paananen	....	production assistant (as Dave Pananen)
Jeanne Rummans	....	script supervisor
Myrl A. Schreibman	....	visual consultant (as M.A. Schreibman)
Laurie Sossna	....	production assistant

Thanks
John Davie	....	acknowledgment (as Professor John Davie)
Clement L. Markert	....	acknowledgment: Yale University (as Professor Clement L. Market)
George Vuke	....	acknowledgment: Indiana University

Production Companies

• Clonus Associates

Distributors

• Group 1 International Distribution Organization Ltd. (1979) (USA) (theatrical)
• Mid-America Releasing (1979) (USA: Midwest) (theatrical)
• Danton Films (1980) (Canada) (theatrical)
• Frontier Amusements (1982) (Canada) (theatrical) (re-release)
• Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2006) (UK) (DVD)
• Catalina Video (VHS)
• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1982) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• Hem Films/HemVideo Film (unknown) (Sweden) (VHS)
• Lightning Video (1986) (USA) (VHS)
• Mondo Macabro (2005) (USA) (DVD)
• Pack-In-Video (1988) (Japan) (VHS)

Special Effects

• Joe Blasco Makeup School (special makeup)

Other Companies

• Michael Mariani Hair Salon  hair design
• Freeze Frame  opticals
• Adidas  acknowledgment
• Bell Helmets  acknowledgment
• Huffy Bicycles  acknowledgment
• Schlitz Brewing Company  acknowledgment (as Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co.)
• Lotus Cars  acknowledgment (as Lotus Automobiles)
• Dr. Pepper Company (I)  acknowledgment (as Dr. Pepper)
• Munsingwear  acknowledgment
• Polyglycoat  acknowledgment
• Moorpark College  acknowledgment
• California Lutheran College  acknowledgment
• F&B/CECO Hollywood  acknowledgment (as F&/B CECO)
• Gomillion Sound  post-production

Also Known As:

"Clonus" - USA (alternative title)
"Parts: The Clonus Horror" - USA (reissue title)
"Artificial Humans: Clone Farm" - Asia (English title) (video title)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:R | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Moorpark College - 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, California, USA

Company:

Clonus Associates

Trivia:

Director Robert S. Fiveson brought a copyright infringement suit against the makers of The Island (2005). The lawsuit cited almost 100 points of similarity between "Clonus" and "The Island", and the court ruled that Fiveson made a prima facie case for infringement. Before the case could go to trial, Dreamworks settled with the plaintiffs for an undisclosed amount.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Lena falls off her bike 13 minutes into the film, you can clearly see a crew members hand making sure she doesn't fall any further, on her left side.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (#9.11)" (1997)

one of my favorites

I have seen this movie a bunch of times. I like the idea of a movie about a colony of clones being used for spare parts. The cloning and what it was used for make this a good Science Fiction movie. The innocence of the clones in contrast to what they are being used for is tragic. The story of what one of the clones does when he finds out this terrible secret kept me interested until the conclusion. Some of the characters are silly and strange but it never really gets in the way of the story.