The Intruder Within
“Terror and death strike as monster preys upon trapped victims!”
Synopsis
When drillers on an offshore oil rig dredge up several prehistoric eggs, one man is attacked by what appears to be an unidentified deep-sea creature protecting them. Soon, strange symptoms and behaviors become apparent among the crew and one of the creatures grows to adult-size.
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The Intruder Within [Original Score] (1981)
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-06-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Waters
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Intruder Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Furia/Oringer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Carter
Ed Waters
Gil Mellé
James Pergola
Richard E. Rabjohn
Neil T. Maffeo, Barry Oringer, John Furia, Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Neil T. Maffeo
Producer
Richard E. Rabjohn
Editor
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
James Pergola
Director of Photography
Peter Carter
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What is The Intruder Within about?
When drillers on an offshore oil rig dredge up several prehistoric eggs, one man is attacked by what appears to be an unidentified deep-sea creature protecting them. Soon, strange symptoms and behaviors become apparent among the crew and one of the creatures grows to adult-size.
Who directed The Intruder Within?
The Intruder Within was directed by Peter Carter.
Who stars in The Intruder Within?
The principal cast of The Intruder Within includes Chad Everett, Joseph Bottoms, Jennifer Warren, Rockne Tarkington, Lynda Mason Green.
When was The Intruder Within released and how long is it?
The Intruder Within was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Intruder Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Intruder Within was composed by Gil Mellé.