An ex-cop, now working as a hack novelist, is called out of retirement to help investigate a string of deaths that appear to be the work of a serial killer but soon are revealed to be the ...
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John Stinson | ... | Ted Lonergan |
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Diana Davidson | ... | Jennifer Stanton |
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David Moses | ... | Detective Lou Capell (as Jonathan David Moses) |
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Toni Jannotta | ... | Sherry Carpenter |
| Walker Edmiston | ... | Police Chief Dennis Warren | |
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Pamela Bowman | ... | Janie Richter |
| Mike Muscat | ... | Howard Tindall (as Michael Muscat) | |
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Freddie Dawson | ... | Virgil Watson |
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Tracy Weddle | ... | Kathy Sperry |
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Joleen Porcaro | ... | Kelly - Victim #5 |
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David Daniels | ... | Michael, roller skater (as Joseph Daniels) |
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Stephen Fanning | ... | Scott, roller skater |
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Greer Justin | ... | Sandy, rollerskater |
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An ex-cop, now working as a hack novelist, is called out of retirement to help investigate a string of deaths that appear to be the work of a serial killer but soon are revealed to be the work of the Syngenor - the synthesized genetic organism! Written by Brian J. Wright <tyrannorabbit@hotmail.com>
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March 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Syngenor (the name of the monster) stands for SYNthesized GENetic ORgansism See more »Alternate Versions
A TV print that aired on USA Network included a scene not included on Media's VHS: a group of teens searching for their lost friend in a parking garage find her body hanging upside down much like a scene in Halloween (1978). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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An ex-cop who's a writer now, gets brought back on the job after a string of weird murders with the killer leaving a web like substance Is it human or not?
Really this is nothing but cheap (and that's very cheap) z-grade trash, but still 'fairly' amusing well that's if you're in the right frame of mood. This is no more than a "Alien" rip-off, but set on earth. There are certain shots that resembled some of those from "Alien" and as well the creature looks very similar too.
The story is extra ordinary. The usual scientific creation that's on the loose killing victims and an ex-cop who's the only one that can stop it. So don't expect anything special or original. Sometimes the pacing is a bit tedious; like a slasher film.
The acting is not that bad from a bunch of nobodies... with a pretty charming and gawky heroine. Although there is one or two annoying characters which you have to deal with. Added to the film's script is some sharp humour and witty one-liners, especially from the geeky lead. A very gritty and grim atmosphere is found throughout the picture, with a lot of the film taking place in dark and dim lighting. While the special effects are hilariously shoddy and cheap, which gives it a sort of charm... well I think so.
I found this more enjoyable than the glossy, but bland "Ghost Ship (2002)" I watched before it.
This film is unoriginal, campy and cheap... but I found this schlock watchable and rather fun.
3/5