Eaten Alive
“Meet the maniac & his friend.”
Synopsis
A psychotic redneck owns a dilapidated hotel in rural East Texas, where he murders those who upset him or his business, and then feeds their remains to his pet crocodile in the swamp beside his hotel.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mick Garris on EATEN ALIVE
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Neville Brand
Judd
Mel Ferrer
Harvey Wood
Carolyn Jones
Miss Hattie
Marilyn Burns
Faye
William Finley
Roy
Stuart Whitman
Sheriff Martin
Robert Englund
Buck
Roberta Collins
Clara
Kyle Richards
Angie
Crystin Sinclaire
Libby Wood
Janus Blythe
Lynette
David Hayward
The Cowboy
Betty Cole
Ruby
Sig Sakowicz
Deputy Girth
Ronald W. Davis
Country Boy
Christine Marie Schneider
Waitress
David Carson
Marlo
Lincoln Kibbee
First Guy in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$520K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin L. Fast, Mardi Rustam
- Original Score
- Wayne Bell, Tobe Hooper
- Original Title
- Eaten Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $520K
- Production Studios
- Mars Production Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobe Hooper
Alvin L. Fast, Mardi Rustam, Kim Henkel
Wayne Bell, Tobe Hooper
Robert Caramico
Michael Brown
Mardi Rustam, Mohammed Rustam
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin L. Fast
Screenplay
Mardi Rustam
Screenplay
Tobe Hooper
Director
Kim Henkel
Writer
Michael Brown
Editor
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Mardi Rustam
Producer
Von Deming
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eaten Alive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eaten Alive about?
A psychotic redneck owns a dilapidated hotel in rural East Texas, where he murders those who upset him or his business, and then feeds their remains to his pet crocodile in the swamp beside his hotel.
Who directed Eaten Alive?
Eaten Alive was directed by Tobe Hooper.
Who stars in Eaten Alive?
The principal cast of Eaten Alive includes Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones, Marilyn Burns, William Finley.
When was Eaten Alive released and how long is it?
Eaten Alive was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Eaten Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eaten Alive was composed by Wayne Bell, Tobe Hooper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eaten Alive?
Eaten Alive holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).