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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Robert Glaudini | ... | Dr. Paul Dean | |
| Demi Moore | ... | Patricia Welles | |
| Luca Bercovici | ... | Ricus | |
| James Davidson | ... | Wolf the Merchant | |
| Al Fann | ... | Collins | |
| Tom Villard | ... | Zeke | |
| Scott Thomson | ... | Chris | |
| Cherie Currie | ... | Dana | |
| Vivian Blaine | ... | Miss Elizabeth Daley | |
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James Cavan | ... | Buddy |
| Joanelle Romero | ... | Bo (as Joannelle Nadine Romero) | |
| Freddy Moore | ... | Arn | |
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Natalie May | ... | Shell |
| Cheryl Smith | ... | Captive Girl | |
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Joel Miller | ... | Town Punk |
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Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus, his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>
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The first futuristic monster movie in 3-D. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 March 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Parasite 3D See more »Filming Locations:
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USAEdit
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Budget:
$800,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$7,000,000Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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The film takes place in 1992. See more »Goofs
When the first gang member gets infected by the parasite, they refer to it several times as 'that thing on his arm' despite the fact that it is on his chest. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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When director Charles Bans (Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl Island) recruited writers Alan J. Adler (Behemoth, the Sea Monster) & Frank Levering to collaborate on "the intelligent 3-D science fiction film of the 80's" it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writers knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the modern cinema experience. A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by a true story! In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, omniscient man made creature has more warmth and personality than the humans it supposedly is serving. This theme, in part, is what makes Parasite a film like no other, though dated now it has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Parasite is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. When I saw it in 1982 they let us keep the 3-D glasses!