Evil Spawn (1987)

Directors:

Kenneth J. Hall
Ted Newsom

Writers:

Kenneth J. Hall (writer)
Ted Newsom (writer)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Tonight she will love again and kill again.

Plot:

Microbes are brought back to earth via a space probe from Venus. A scientist is using them in experiments on ageing...

Plot Keywords:

Female Nudity | Remake | Independent Film

Cast

Richard Harrison	...	Max Adrian
Gordon Mitchell	...	Dan Thorn
Jay Richardson	...	Samanski
Suzanne Ager	...	Erin West
Dawn Wildsmith	...	Evelyn Avery (as Donna Shock)
Melissa Moore	...	Monica Roarke
Crystal Shaw	...	Secretary
Bobbie Bresee	...	Lynn Roman
Drew Godderis	...	Ross Anderson
John Terrence	...	Brent Price
Jerry Fox	...	Harry Fox
Michael Deak	...	Symanski
Pamela Gilbert	...	Elaine Talbot
Mark Anthony	...	Mark Randall
Forrest J Ackerman	...	Pool Man

Also Known As:

Alien Within
Alive by Night
Deadly Sting
Metamorphosis (Australia) (video title)

Runtime:

USA:70 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

American Independent Productions

Trivia:

John Carradine's appearance as "Dr. Zeitman" was a "generic" scene shot by Fred Olen Ray with the intention of dropping it into subsequent films. The dialogue uttered by Carradine and actress Dawn Wildsmith (Ray's wife at the time) makes no specific references to the film's plot, allowing it to be easily re-used.

Revenge of the 80's: The remakes. A Cheaply made knock-off of Wasp Woman.

Evil Spawn (1987) was a cheaply produced film that reeks of poverty. You have a good premise but it's faulty execution has no real pay off. A couple of good scenes does not a movie make. Too bad, because the actresses were good looking (especially the brunette) and the idea was solid. Maybe they should have a better story writer and a little more imagination. I saw this movie a few years ago at a Mr. Video store (rest in peace). Back then the cheesy video cover screamed cheap-cheap. I should have listened to my head instead of my eyes. Oh well. Perhaps a film-maker with more on the ball would make a better production.

An aging actress will do anything to look young again (my advice is to stay out of the sun lady). So she comes across a crazy old scientist and his shady associate. He's working on an experimental formula that'll reduce the signs of aging (the good doctor should have used a little dab himself me thinks). But before he can work out all of the "bugs", tragedy occurs but that doesn't stop the old B-Queen from using it.

The story might sound interesting but please stay away unless YOU REALLY like bad movies. Because there is really no need for someone (or anyone) to watch this "movie". Maybe next time they should concentrate more on the adult aspect of the storyline.

Best to avoid.

If it wasn't for the hot brunette this one would get a zero or a negative rating.