The Deadly Spawn
“They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!”
Synopsis
When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before its terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!
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The Deadly Spawn 1983 music by Paul Cornell
Type: Clip • Published 2023-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles George Hildebrandt
Charles
Tom DeFranco
Pete
Richard Lee Porter
Frankie
Jean Tafler
Ellen
Karen Tighe
Kathy
James Brewster
Sam
Elissa Neil
Barb
Ethel Michelson
Aunt Millie
John Schmerling
Uncle Herb
Judith Mayes
Bunny
Diane Stevens
Nibbs
Darlene Kenley
Hilde
Madeline Charanis
Ju Ju
Andrew Michaels
Camper #1
John Arndt
Camper #2
Jack Piccuro
Electrician
Ted A. Bohus
Medic
Robert Bohus
Medic
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas McKeown
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Douglas McKeown
- Original Title
- The Deadly Spawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Filmline
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas McKeown
Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Douglas McKeown
Harvey Birnbaum, Carl Santoro
Marc Harwood
Ted A. Bohus, Ron Giannotto, Tim Hildebrandt, Rita Hildebrandt, Jeff Kimelman
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas McKeown
Director
Ted A. Bohus
Producer
Ted A. Bohus
Writer
Marc Harwood
Editor
Harvey Birnbaum
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Spawn
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What is The Deadly Spawn about?
When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before its terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!
Who directed The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn was directed by Douglas McKeown.
Who stars in The Deadly Spawn?
The principal cast of The Deadly Spawn includes Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler, Karen Tighe.
When was The Deadly Spawn released and how long is it?
The Deadly Spawn was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).