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Parasite (1982)

R 85 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   12 March 1982 (USA)
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Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Band

Writers:

Alan J. Adler , Michael Shoob , and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Robert Glaudini, Demi Moore and Luca Bercovici
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Glaudini Robert Glaudini ...
Dr. Paul Dean
Demi Moore ...
Patricia Welles
Luca Bercovici ...
Ricus
James Davidson James Davidson ...
Wolf the Merchant
Al Fann Al Fann ...
Collins
Tom Villard Tom Villard ...
Zeke
Scott Thomson Scott Thomson ...
Chris
Cherie Currie ...
Dana
Vivian Blaine ...
Miss Daley
James Cavan James Cavan ...
Buddy
Joannelle Nadine Romero Joannelle Nadine Romero ...
Bo
Freddie Moore ...
Arn
Natalie May Natalie May ...
Shell
Cheryl Smith Cheryl Smith ...
Captive Girl
Joel Miller Joel Miller ...
Town Punk
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Storyline

Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find away to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus and his rednecks and an evil government agent named Merchant. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Parasite | Desert | Scientist | Beautiful Woman | Blood  | See more »

Taglines:

Once it gets inside you, it will do anything to get out! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Parasite 3D See more »

Filming Locations:

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$7,000,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Embassy Pictures Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Originally shown in 3D. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the first gang member gets infected by the parasite, they refer to it several times as 'that thing on his arm' despite the fact that it is on his chest. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (2006) See more »