Slugs
Slugs: muerte viscosa
“They ooze. They slime. They kill.”
Synopsis
People are dying mysteriously and gruesomely, and nobody has a clue what the cause is. Only health worker Mike Brady has a possible solution, but his theory of killer slugs is laughed at by the authorities. Only when the body count begins to rise and a slug expert from England begins snooping around does it begin to look like Mike had the right idea after all.
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Slugs ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-29
Top Cast
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Michael Garfield
Mike Brady
Kim Terry
Kim Brady
Philip MacHale
Don Palmer
Alicia Moro
Maureen Watson
Santiago Álvarez
John Foley
Concha Cuetos
Maria Palmer
Emilio Linder
David Watson
Manuel de Blas
Mayor Eaton
Patty Shepard
Sue Channing
Frank Braña
Frank Phillips
Stan Schwartz
Ron Bell
Lucía Prado
Jean Morris
John Battaglia
Sheriff Reese
Kris Mann
Bobby Talbot
Kari Rose
Donna Moss
Andy Alsup
Officer Dobbs
Juan Maján
Harold Morris
Miguel de Grandy
Mr. Riggs
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Piquer Simón
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Gantman
- Original Score
- Tim Souster
- Original Title
- Slugs: muerte viscosa
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Dister Group, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Piquer Simón
Ron Gantman, José Antonio Escrivá, Shaun Hutson, Juan Piquer Simón
Tim Souster
Julio Bragado Darman
Antonio Gimeno, Richard E. Rabjohn
José Antonio Escrivá, Juan Piquer Simón, Francesca DeLaurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
José Antonio Escrivá
Producer
José Antonio Escrivá
Writer
Antonio Gimeno
Editor
Juan Piquer Simón
Director
Juan Piquer Simón
Writer
Ron Gantman
Screenplay
Julio Bragado Darman
Director of Photography
Juan Piquer Simón
Producer
Francesca DeLaurentiis
Producer
Richard E. Rabjohn
Editor
María Eugenia Escrivá
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slugs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slugs about?
People are dying mysteriously and gruesomely, and nobody has a clue what the cause is. Only health worker Mike Brady has a possible solution, but his theory of killer slugs is laughed at by the authorities. Only when the body count begins to rise and a slug expert from England begins snooping around does it begin to look like Mike had the right idea after all.
Who directed Slugs?
Slugs was directed by Juan Piquer Simón.
Who stars in Slugs?
The principal cast of Slugs includes Michael Garfield, Kim Terry, Philip MacHale, Alicia Moro, Santiago Álvarez.
When was Slugs released and how long is it?
Slugs was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Slugs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slugs was composed by Tim Souster.
Is Slugs based on a book or true story?
Slugs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shaun Hutson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slugs?
Slugs holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).