Parasite
“They messed with mother nature... Now she wants revenge.”
Synopsis
An abandoned oil rig in the middle of the North Sea. Dr. Christine Hansen is charged with the task of testing an experimental cleaning fluid which could revolutionize the oil industry. Hired to carry out the tests is Jacob Rasmussen and his rough and ready crew of deconstruction engineers. But within hours one of them is missing under suspicious circumstances. Things go from bad to worse when environmental activist Mickey Hennessey and his hard-bitten associates seize control of the rig, taking everybody on board hostage. But very soon oil workers and environmentalists will be compelled to join forces in an evolutionary battle for survival. For a savage new life-form has made its home on the rig. And it is hungry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Prendergast
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mackman, Andrew Prendergast, Alan Coulson
- Original Title
- Parasite
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Prendergast
Paul Mackman, Andrew Prendergast, Alan Coulson
Andrew Prendergast
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mackman
Screenplay
Andrew Prendergast
Producer
Andrew Prendergast
Screenplay
Andrew Prendergast
Director
Alan Coulson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parasite
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What is Parasite about?
An abandoned oil rig in the middle of the North Sea. Dr. Christine Hansen is charged with the task of testing an experimental cleaning fluid which could revolutionize the oil industry. Hired to carry out the tests is Jacob Rasmussen and his rough and ready crew of deconstruction engineers. But within hours one of them is missing under suspicious circumstances. Things go from bad to worse when environmental activist Mickey Hennessey and his hard-bitten associates seize control of the rig, taking everybody on board hostage. But very soon oil workers and environmentalists will be compelled to join forces in an evolutionary battle for survival. For a savage new life-form has made its home on the rig. And it is hungry.
Who directed Parasite?
Parasite was directed by Andrew Prendergast.
Who stars in Parasite?
The principal cast of Parasite includes Gary Condes, Saskia Gould, Conrad Whitaker, G.W. Stevens, Oliver Price.
When was Parasite released and how long is it?
Parasite was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parasite?
Parasite holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).