It Lives Again
“The "IT'S ALIVE" Baby is Back... Only Now There are Three of Them!”
Synopsis
Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as more murderous baby-faced monsters are born. But rather than kill their monstrous offspring during delivery, cursed parents flee to secret incubation hideouts.
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It's Alive II - It Lives Again (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$750K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- It Lives Again
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Larco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Bernard Herrmann
Fenton Hamilton
Louis G. Friedman, Carol Oblath, Curtis Burch
Larry Cohen, William Wellman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Producer
Larry Cohen
Director
Larry Cohen
Writer
William Wellman Jr.
Producer
Louis G. Friedman
Editor
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Carol Oblath
Editor
Fenton Hamilton
Director of Photography
Curtis Burch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Lives Again
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Lives Again about?
Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as more murderous baby-faced monsters are born. But rather than kill their monstrous offspring during delivery, cursed parents flee to secret incubation hideouts.
Who directed It Lives Again?
It Lives Again was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in It Lives Again?
The principal cast of It Lives Again includes Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley, Eddie Constantine.
When was It Lives Again released and how long is it?
It Lives Again was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of It Lives Again?
It Lives Again had a reported production budget of $750K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for It Lives Again?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Lives Again was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is It Lives Again based on a book or true story?
It Lives Again is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Larry Cohen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Lives Again?
It Lives Again holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).