Octaman (1971)

A team of researchers discovers a strange mutation of man and octopus who proceeds to terrorize them.

Director:

Harry Essex

Writer:

Harry Essex

Stars:

Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Pier Angeli	...	Susan Lowry
Kerwin Mathews	...	Dr. Rick Torres
Jeff Morrow	...	Dr. John Willard
David Essex	...	Davido
Jerome Guardino	...	Johnny Caruso
Robert Warner	...	Steve Dodd
Norman Fields	...	Mort Stein
Jax Jason Carroll	...	Dr. Jameson
Wally Rose	...	Carlos
Buck Kartalian	...	Raul
Richard Cohen	...	Enrique
Samuel Peloso	...	Pedro
Read Morgan	...	The Octaman (as The Octaman)

Storyline

A scientific expedition in Mexico discovers several unusual baby octopus specimens. When they capture several of the creatures their half-man/half-octopus parent appears to terrorize the hapless scientists.

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Plot Keywords:

foam rubber suit monsters | character name as title | octaman character | octopus | mutation | 

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Taglines:

Sci-Fi...Alien or Mutation...Man or Reptile...

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Horror

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Locals were cast as extras while filming on location in Mexico.

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Goofs

Early in the movie as the group is driving in the motor home into what appears to be Mexico, they notice a cheetah, which is only indigenous to Africa and parts of the middle east.

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Connections

Referenced in The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)

User Reviews

"It will squeeze you dead and suck you dry!"

In reality, It will bore you to death and make you cry!!! A pathetic 50's style rubber monster that appears as if he will fall over at any moment. The acting is bad, the effects are bad (Poor Rick Baker), the photography is terrible (It appears as though some scenes were filmed with the lens cap on!!!) and Harry Essex has got to be the most incompetent director ever!!!!

I loved every minute of it!

Details

Country:

Mexico USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 1971 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

Octaman

Filming Locations:

Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$280,710

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$280,710

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmers Guild, Heritage Enterprises Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1