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Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

R 97 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   23 February 1990 (USA)
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A young man finds out that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before he was born, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.

Director:

Tobe Hooper

Writers:

Tobe Hooper (story), Tobe Hooper (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brad Dourif ...
Sam
Cynthia Bain Cynthia Bain ...
Jon Cypher ...
William Prince William Prince ...
Melinda Dillon ...
Nina
Dey Young ...
Rachel
Tegan West ...
Springer
Michael Keys Hall Michael Keys Hall ...
Dr. Cagney
Dale Dye ...
General
Dick Butkus Dick Butkus ...
Lt. General
Joe Mays Joe Mays ...
Dr. Persons
Stacy Edwards Stacy Edwards ...
Peggy Bell
Brian Bremer Brian Bremer ...
Brian Bell
Frank Whiteman Frank Whiteman ...
Judy Prescott ...
Student Director
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Storyline

A young man finds out that his parents had been used in an atomic-weapons experiment shortly before he was born, and that the results have had some unexpected effects on him.

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Combustión espontánea See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,367 (USA) (1 March 1990) (50 Screens)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Shot in eight weeks. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The position of the syringe stuck in Lisa, changes. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Ring (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"YOU BELONG TO ME"
Performed by Patti Page
Courtesy of Polygram Records, Inc. See more »