Habitat (1997)

In a future world where Earth's ozone layer has been completely destroyed, a brilliant but obsessed scientist, Hank Symes uses illegally obtained biological materials for an experiment that... See full summary »

Director:

Rene Daalder

Writer:

Rene Daalder

Stars:

Balthazar Getty, Tchéky Karyo, Alice Krige

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Balthazar Getty	...	Andreas Symes
Tchéky Karyo	...	Hank Symes
Alice Krige	...	Clarissa Symes
Kenneth Welsh	...	Coach Marlowe
Laura Harris	...	Deborah Marlowe
Brad Austin	...	Blaine
Christopher Heyerdahl	...	Eric Thornton (as Chris Heyerdahl)
Kris Holden-Ried	...	Daryl (as Kris Holdenried)
Daniel Pilon	...	Strickland
Lynne Adams	...	Tara Fisher
Susan Almgren	...	Ellen Bark (as Suzie Almgren)
Amanda Blitz	...	Chris
Gouchy Boy	...	Soldier #2
Daniel Gautier	...	Soldier #3 (as Daniel Gauthier)
Terri Hanauer	...	Myra Johnson

Storyline

In a future world where Earth's ozone layer has been completely destroyed, a brilliant but obsessed scientist, Hank Symes uses illegally obtained biological materials for an experiment that he hopes will save the world. In the course of his work, a terrible accident occurs, transforming him into a fantastic otherworldly lifeform and changing his house into a huge living entity which threatens all who enter.

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Plot Keywords:

ozone layer | bare chested male | set in future | bare chested male bondage | hostile environment | 

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Taglines:

It'll Grow On You!

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, language and some violence/gore

Details

Country:

Canada Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eisvoli sti Kolasi

Filming Locations:

Montreal, Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Transfilm, Kingsborough Pictures, Ecotopia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 103 min (Cinémathèque Québécoise print) 120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only theatrical movie filmed in Sony's early analog High Definition format. Sony donated the equipment and technical support in an attempt to popularize the format. The High Definition video was then transferred to film for release.

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Quotes

Hank Symes: I swim with the plants and frolic with the sperm.

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Soundtracks

"Tragedy"
Written by Martin Blasick
Produced by Martin Blasick
Performed by Velvet

User Reviews

Beware...Though there are some high points.

By no means anyone's definition of a good movie, Habitat does manage to put forth a few moments that make it worth sitting through...though only once. It has a pretty unoriginal plot involving a "mad" scientist's attempts to "kick evolution in the butt," though in a movie like this plot doesn't really mean anything. There a few special effects that are laughable, but on the other hand there are some that are quite good. Overall the performances are as bad as the rest of the movie, though Laura Harris shines as Deborah, the girlfriend of Balthazar Getty's character--and I'll admit, her nude scene is pretty swell. Overall, don't bother with this movie unless you are a rabid Laura Harris fan.