
Absurd (1981)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 36min
- Horror
- Oct 1981 (Italy)
- Movie
A priest-doctor chasing a man with supernatural regenerative abilities, who has recently escaped from a medical lab, reaches a small town where the mutant goes on a killing spree.
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Cast verified as complete
George Eastman | ... |
Mikos Stenopolis
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Annie Belle | ... |
Emily
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Charles Borromel | ... |
Sgt. Ben Engleman
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Katya Berger | ... |
Katia Bennett
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Kasimir Berger | ... |
Willy Bennett
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Hanja Kochansky | ... |
Mrs. Bennett
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Ian Danby | ... |
Mr. Bennett
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Ted Rusoff | ... |
Dr. Kramer
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Edmund Purdom | ... |
Father
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Nat Bush | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Cindy Leadbetter | ... |
Peggy (uncredited)
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Lucia Ramirez | ... |
Woman on TV (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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James Edward Sampson | ... |
Cop at the station (uncredited)
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Mark Shannon | ... |
Man on TV (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Michele Soavi | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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Martin Sorrentino | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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Goffredo Unger | ... |
Machine Shop Worker (uncredited)
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Directed by
Joe D'Amato | ... | (as Peter Newton) |
Written by
George Eastman | ... | () (as John Cart) |
Produced by
Joe D'Amato | ... | producer |
Donatella Donati | ... | producer |
Music by
Carlo Maria Cordio |
Cinematography by
Joe D'Amato | ... | (as Richard Haller) |
Film Editing by
George Morley |
Editorial Department
Skipper Martin | ... | video colorist (uncredited) |
Production Design by
Helen Crosby | ||
John Franklin | ... | (uncredited) |
Jack McDonald | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
Helen Crosby | ||
Ennio Michettoni | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
Helen Crosby |
Makeup Department
Giuseppe Ferranti | ... | makeup artist |
Pietro Tenoglio | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
Jack Bush | ... | production manager |
John Bush | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michele Soavi | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
John McDonald | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Giuseppe Ferranti | ... | special effects |
Additional Crew
Aurora Cancian | ... | voice dubbing: Hanja Kochansky (uncredited) |
Carolyn De Fonseca | ... | voice dubbing: Hanja Kochansky (uncredited) |
Gigi Pirarba | ... | voice dubbing: Charles Borromel (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Altamira Films (1982) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Eurogroup (1983) (France) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2017) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Astro Distribution (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Carrere Group D.A. (Belgium) (VHS)
- Carrere Group D.A. (France) (VHS)
- Cinéma Vidéo Conseil (France) (VHS)
- Heeres Video International (West Germany) (VHS)
- Liberty Video (France) (VHS)
- Lightning Video (video)
- Medusa Pictures (1981) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Mya Communication (2009) (United States) (DVD) (as "Horrible")
- Severin Films (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Threat Theatre (video)
- Wizard Video (1985) (United States) (video) (as "Monster Hunter")
- X-Rated Kultvideo (Germany) (VHS)
- XT Video Entertainment (2019) (Austria) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CAM Edizioni Musicali (soundtrack released by)
Storyline
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Taglines | Brutal ...Shocking! ...Violent! ...Savage! ...Not for the squeamish! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The film was one of the original 74 UK video nasties and banned by the BBFC in 1984. It was released uncut on Bluray in the UK in 2017. See more » |
Goofs | When Mr and Mrs Bennett drive away in Mrs Bennett's car, as they leave the driveway two members of the film crew can be seen reflected in the window of the car. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut: The Horror Experience (2001). See more » |
Quotes |
Sgt. Ben Engleman:
So this is the team, hey? A priest, a detective near retirement, and a young moron rookie of a cop... Terrific. See more » |