Detective Brighton investigates a series of unusually gruesome murders and is soon caught in a web of intrigue involving a mad scientist, a beautiful woman, a power mad politician, and one very ferocious monster. Their secret lies in a...
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Shane Minor | ... |
Detective Brighton
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Tracy Godard | ... |
Jacky
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Dennis Keefe | ... |
Professor Melvin
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Anthony Chrysostom | ... |
Mayor Greenspan
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Claudia Catalano | ... |
Tamara
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| Kathy Imrie | ... |
Deputy Carla
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| Scott Heim | ... |
The Creature
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John Hunt | ... |
Len
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John Schaller | ... |
Chief
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Joe Attobello | ... |
Joe the Mob Boss
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Magilla Schaus | ... |
Goon #1, Fredrick
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John Swangler | ... |
Goon #2, Hitman
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| James K. Fulater | ... |
Goon #3, Puncher
(as James Fulater)
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A.J. Verel | ... |
Stoner #1
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| Fred Galyean | ... |
Stoner #2
(as Fred Galyean Jr.)
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Michael Maciejewski | ... |
Spanky
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Eric Matikosh | ... |
Blinkman
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Patrick Posey | ... |
Store Clerk
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Richard Hummert | ... |
Jack the Fisherman
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Lisa Meadows | ... |
Lisa
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Betsy Baun | ... |
Greenspan's Secretary
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Fred Armstrong | ... |
The Floor Sweeper
(as Fredrick W. Armstrong)
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Charles A'Lexis | ... |
Guard
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Amy Van Elle | ... |
Greenspan's Girl
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Lou Banas | ... |
Police Officer
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Tod Kniazuk | ... |
Police Officer
(as Ted Kniazak)
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Amanda Myers | ... |
Little Girl in Pet Shop
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Than Than Nguyen | ... |
Student
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Joe Violanti | ... |
Pizza Shop Owner
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Lyndsay Kron | ... |
Paper Girl
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David Scrivani Jr. | ... |
Little Boy in Pet Store
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Dominic Scrivani | ... |
Littler Boy in Pet Store
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Ben Scrivani | ... |
Grampa in Pet Store
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Mike Frankoforte | ... |
Customer in Bait Shop
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Billy Carpenter | ... |
Man in Wheelchair
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Gérard Kawczinsky | ... |
Cornelius Brown
(as Gerard Kawczynski)
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David Grubka | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Mark Levy | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James P. Gribbins | ... | (as James Gribbins) |
Written by
| Dave Scrivani | ... | (story) |
| Chris Wojnicz | ... | () |
| Jason Wolthuizen | ... | () |
Produced by
| Charles A'Lexis | ... | associate producer |
| Dave Scrivani | ... | executive producer / producer |
| A.J. Verel | ... | associate producer / line producer |
Music by
| David Kane's Them JazzBeards | ... | (original music by) |
Cinematography by
| James P. Gribbins | ... | director of photography (as James Gribbins) |
Editing by
| Robert Swedenhjelm | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| John Chargo | ... | assistant editor |
Makeup Department
| Sal Annello | ... | special makeup effects crew |
| Cory Czekaj | ... | special makeup effects crew |
| Scott Heim | ... | special makeup effects crew |
| Debbie Nycek | ... | make up |
| Rick Pawlewski | ... | creature design / special makeup effects supervisor |
Production Management
| Michele Barone | ... | production manager |
| Gordon Chopp | ... | production manager: police station shots, TV news video |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Magilla Schaus | ... | first assistant director |
| A.J. Verel | ... | background director |
Sound Department
| Robert E. Borge | ... | surround sound stereo consultant |
| Elius Caruso | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sid Lieberman | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Swedenhjelm | ... | sound recording |
| Paul Verciglio | ... | boom |
| Daniel W. Victor Jr. | ... | surround sound stereo consultant |
| Paul Williamson | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| David Hill | ... | pyrotechnics / special effects supervisor |
| Timothy Moors | ... | special effects crew |
| Robert Turner | ... | special effects crew |
| Jake Watter | ... | special effects crew |
Visual Effects by
| Fred Armstrong | ... | titles and optical effects |
Stunts
| Scott Heim | ... | stunt crew |
| Magilla Schaus | ... | stunt crew |
| A.J. Verel | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael J. Kawa | ... | dolly grip (as Mike Kawa) |
| Gérard Kawczinsky | ... | first assistant camera (as Gerard Kawczynski) / second unit camera (as Gerard Kawczynski) |
| Mark Levy | ... | key grip |
| Kathryn LoPresti | ... | second unit crew |
| Paul Verciglio | ... | second unit crew |
| Amy Vlug | ... | slate marker |
Casting Department
| Dave Scrivani | ... | casting |
Script and Continuity Department
| Magilla Schaus | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Vince Allesandra | ... | production assistant |
| Kyle Campanaro | ... | production assistant |
| John Chargo | ... | videographer |
| Michael J. Kawa | ... | marketing/publicity (as Mike Kawa) |
| Than Than Nguyen | ... | production assistant |
| Angela Scrivani | ... | caterer |
| Ben Scrivani | ... | equipment manager |
Thanks
| David Granville | ... | special thanks |
| Mary Summers | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Chaparral International Pictures (1995) (World-wide)
- Cinephil
- Leo Films (1996) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Animatus Studios (titles and opticals)
- Earlan Productions and FX (special visual effects)
- Lyonshel Studio (special makeup effects)
Other Companies
- Medallion-PFA Film & Video (sound effects)
- Complete Film Equipment Rentals Inc. (cameras)
- American Sportsman Center (weapons)
- George & Company (props) (special thanks)
- The Recording Complex (soundtrack recorded at)
- Alert Music US (soundtrack available through)
- Buffalo Convention and Visitors Bureau (special thanks)
- Buffalo State College (special thanks)
- City of Buffalo Mayors Office (special thanks)
- Collins Marine (special thanks)
- Fish Tale Bait Shop (special thanks)
- Riviera Theater (special thanks)
- The Buffalo Police Department (special thanks)
- Tropical Reef Pet Shop (special thanks)
- Violanti's Restaurant (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Detective Brighton investigates a series of unusually gruesome murders and is soon caught in a web of intrigue involving a mad scientist, a beautiful woman, a power mad politician, and one very ferocious monster. Their secret lies in a mysterious formula which could unlock the secrets of immortality... and on a less positive note, also cause the mass mutation of all life on earth! The bodies pile up as everyone scrambles for possession of the formula. It culminates in a climactic showdown whose outcome will determine the fate of all mankind! Written by WNYer@imdb.com |
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| Taglines | Mutating horror that will not die! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
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| Crazy Credits | Based on the true story: "Flesh Eating Cannibal Creature from Cleveland" No Zebra Mussels were harmed during the filming of this production. Filmed in Terror Vision 370. Correction: After filming, a water bag containing dead Zebra Mussels was found. This movie is dedicated to the few... See more » |
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Det. Brighton:
One last question. You wouldn't be doing any experiments that involve a seven foot tall, slug like lizard? See more » |