The Terror Within
“It Wants To Get Out!”
Synopsis
Experiments in biological warfare have destroyed all but a few remnants of the human race. Alone in a lab, eight students work feverishly to create a vaccine before they are forced outside in search for food. It is then that the surviving scientists discover creatures mutated by the plague. Now they prepare to do battle against their worst fear: The Terror Within.
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The Terror Within (1989) - Trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$859K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierry Notz
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
- Original Score
- Rick Conrad
- Original Title
- The Terror Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $859K
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Notz
Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
Rick Conrad
Rohn Schmidt
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Roger Corman, Rodman Flender
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Producer
Rodman Flender
Producer
Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
Screenplay
Thierry Notz
Director
Rohn Schmidt
Director of Photography
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Kathleen B. Cooper
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terror Within
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What is The Terror Within about?
Experiments in biological warfare have destroyed all but a few remnants of the human race. Alone in a lab, eight students work feverishly to create a vaccine before they are forced outside in search for food. It is then that the surviving scientists discover creatures mutated by the plague. Now they prepare to do battle against their worst fear: The Terror Within.
Who directed The Terror Within?
The Terror Within was directed by Thierry Notz.
Who stars in The Terror Within?
The principal cast of The Terror Within includes George Kennedy, Andrew Stevens, Starr Andreeff, Terri Treas, John Lafayette.
When was The Terror Within released and how long is it?
The Terror Within was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Terror Within make at the box office?
The Terror Within grossed $859K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Terror Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Terror Within was composed by Rick Conrad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Terror Within?
The Terror Within holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).