Mutant (1984)
Night Shadows (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 39min
- Horror, Sci-Fi
- 24 Aug 1984 (USA)
- Movie
Two brothers discover that the residents of a small Southern town are being infected by a form of toxic waste, turning them into blood-ravenous zombies.
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Cast verified as complete
| Wings Hauser | ... |
Josh Cameron
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| Bo Hopkins | ... |
Sheriff Will Stewart
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Jody Medford | ... |
Holly Pierce
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| Lee Montgomery | ... |
Mike Cameron
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Marc Clement | ... |
Albert Hogue
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| Cary Guffey | ... |
Billy
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| Jennifer Warren | ... |
Dr. Myra Tate
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Danny Nelson | ... |
Jack
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Mary Nell Santacroce | ... |
Mrs. Mapes
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Stuart Culpepper | ... |
Mel
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Johnny Popwell | ... |
Captain Tom Dawson
(as Johnny Popwell Sr.)
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Ralph Redpath | ... |
Vic
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Larry Quackenbush | ... |
Harve
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| Ralph Pace | ... |
Art
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Wallace Wilkinson | ... |
Mr. Mitchell
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Charles Franzen | ... |
E.P.A. Man
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Lit Connah | ... |
Mrs. Miller
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Elijah Perry | ... |
Albert's Gang
(as Jerry Rushing)
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Chester Clark | ... |
Albert's Gang
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Joshua Lee Patton | ... |
Albert's Gang
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Pat Moss | ... |
Penelope Mapes
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Tina Kincaid | ... |
Judy Ann
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Dale Echols | ... |
Mutant Creature (uncredited)
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Lavon Lacey | ... |
Television Reporter (uncredited) (voice)
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Joseph Long | ... |
Mutant Creature (uncredited)
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Earl Ramsey | ... |
Mutant Creature (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John 'Bud' Cardos | ||
| Mark Rosman | ... | (uncredited) (replaced by John 'Bud' Cardos) |
Written by
| Michael Jones | ... | (story) & |
| John C. Kruize | ... | (story) |
| Peter Z. Orton | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Michael Jones | ... | (screenplay) & |
| John C. Kruize | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Dick Clark | ... | co-producer (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel James Dunn | ... | associate producer (as Nathaniel J. Dunn) |
| Henry Fownes | ... | executive producer |
| Igo Kantor | ... | producer |
| Edward L. Montoro | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Richard Band | ||
Cinematography by
| Alfred Taylor | ... | director of photography (as Al Taylor) |
Editing by
| Michael J. Duthie | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Bloecher | ... | assistant film editor |
| Florent Retz | ... | assistant film editor (as Danny Retz) |
Art Direction by
| Tony Kupersmith | ||
Makeup Department
| Eric Fiedler | ... | makeup artist |
| Louis Lazzara | ... | makeup artist |
| David B. Miller | ... | prosthetic makeup effects |
| Brenda Shopher | ... | hair stylist |
| Claudia Thompson | ... | makeup artist |
| Bruce Zahlava | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Bruce Zalhava) |
Production Management
| Mel A. Bishop | ... | executive: Laurelwood (as Mel Bishop) |
| Nathaniel James Dunn | ... | production manager (as Nathaniel J. Dunn) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mel A. Bishop | ... | first assistant director (as Mel Bishop) |
| Bruce A. Simon | ... | second assistant director (as Bruce Simon) |
Art Department
| Fred Holloway | ... | property master |
| Paul Rhudy | ... | set dresser |
| Burges Richardson | ... | prop assistant |
| Scott Stevens | ... | set builder |
| Steve Swindle | ... | assistant set dresser |
Sound Department
| Joseph D. Citarella | ... | re-recording mixer (as Joe Citarella) |
| Gene Corso | ... | sound effects created by |
| Kelly Corso | ... | sound effects editor |
| Charles Grenzbach | ... | re-recording mixer (as Bud Grenzbach) |
| Jim Hawkins | ... | sound |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | sound effects editor (as Gary Hecker) |
| Craig S. Jaeger | ... | sound effects editor (as Craig Jaeger) |
| Shirley Libby | ... | boom operator |
| Lorane Mitchell | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | sound effects editor (as Bob Rutledge) |
| John Wilkinson | ... | re-recording mixer (as John 'Doc' Wilkinson) |
Special Effects by
| Vern Hyde | ... | additional special effects (as Vernon Hyde) |
| Paul Stewart | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Tim Card | ... | stunts |
| Scott Dale | ... | stunt double |
| Johnny Hagner | ... | stunts |
| Hank Lowrey | ... | stunt double (as Hank Lowery) |
| Don Ruffin | ... | stunt double (as Donald Jones Ruffin) / stunts |
| Lonnie R. Smith Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tim Bennett | ... | best boy |
| Eddie Evans | ... | best boy grip |
| Brian Gunter | ... | gaffer |
| Peter Iovino | ... | stills |
| Davis James | ... | lamp operator |
| Brian Q. Kelley | ... | cinematography support |
| Tully McCulloch | ... | lamp operator (as Tully McCullogh) |
| Denny Mooradian | ... | key grip |
| Mark Moore | ... | lamp operator |
| Edwin Myers | ... | second camera assistant (as Ed Myers) |
| Roger Sherer | ... | dolly grip |
| Dick Stewart | ... | camera assistant |
| F. Scott Trimble | ... | set grip (as Scott Trimble) |
| Michael C. West | ... | camera loader |
| Adam Zetter | ... | stills |
Casting Department
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting: Atlanta |
| Enid L. Kantor | ... | casting: Hollywood (as Enid Kantor) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mary Ellen McElhattan | ... | assistant wardrobe |
| Jacqueline Pinon | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Kimberly Edwards | ... | location auditor (as Kim Edwards) |
| Elaine Smith | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Keith Grant | ... | music mixer |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra (as The National Philharmonic Orchestra London) |
| George S. Price | ... | synthesizer programming and orchestrations (as George Smith Price) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Charlene Webb | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Howard Chapman | ... | motorhome driver |
| Gary Duncan | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Jimy Fain | ... | motorhome driver |
| Kenneth Fistler | ... | driver (as Ken Kistner) |
| Ed Grim | ... | driver: makeup/wardrobe |
| Jeff Hyde | ... | honeywagon driver |
| Bobbi Lyles | ... | driver: maxi-van |
| Jerry Lyles | ... | transportation captain |
| Scott McGowen | ... | production van driver |
| Russ Meadows | ... | grip truck driver |
Additional Crew
| Karen Davis | ... | caterer |
| Enid L. Kantor | ... | production coordinator (as Enid Kantor) |
| Loren Kantor | ... | production assistant |
| Robert H. Kovoloff | ... | promotion executive |
| Daniel Maughon | ... | craft service (as Danny Maughon) |
| Cindy Montoro | ... | production assistant |
| Edward L. Montoro | ... | presenter |
| Mike Montoro | ... | production assistant |
| Brandon Pender | ... | production executive |
| Amy Rambo | ... | production assistant |
| Kip Smiley Jr. | ... | publicist |
| Michael C. Smith | ... | police coordinator |
| Tom D.W. Bartlett | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Larry Gilbert | ... | police security (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Film Ventures International (FVI) (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Entertainment in Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Code Red DVD (2016) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Diamond Entertainment Group (DEG) (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Elite Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Genius Products (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Hollywood DVD (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Intercontinental Home Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Liberation Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Liberation Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2017) (United States) (DVD) (Strange Things 11 Movie Collection)
- Miracle Pictures (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Multicom Entertainment Group (2012) (World-wide)
- Pony Canyon (Japan) (VHS)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- United American Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- VZ-Handelsgesellschaft (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Video Classics (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Video for Pleasure (VFP) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Westlake Entertainment Group (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- World Film Magic Distribution (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- World Film Magic (2000) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Associated Film Promotion (promotion)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (music performed by)
- Olympic Studios (music recorded at)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recording)
- TVC Laboratories (color prints)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Varèse Sarabande (original soundtrack available on)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix: Dolby Stereo)
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When two brothers, Josh and Mike, go to a small southern town for a vacation, they find most of the residents either dead or missing. When Mike himself goes missing, Josh teams up with the local sheriff and an attractive school teacher to find him until Josh discovers that the whole town and most of its people have been infected by a form of toxic waste, and they have all turned into toxic vampires whom prowl the streets at night for human blood! Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | The seed is planted... The nightmare grows. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Apparently because of poor box-office results, this film was the last to be released by Film Ventures International (FVI). Edward L. Montoro, president of FVI, disappeared shortly afterward, taking $1,000,000 from the company's coffers with him. Nothing has been heard from him since. See more » |
| Goofs | While Josh and Holly converse in her living room, the shadow of the boom mic can be seen on the wall behind Josh's head extending all the way to the right edge of the screen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Robot Bride of Manos (2022). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Myra Tate:
Nothing human can have this in its veins and live. See more » |