Parasite
“You will not feel the terror until you experience the movie!”
Synopsis
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus & his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
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Parasite (1982) – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-14
Top Cast
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Robert Glaudini
Dr. Paul Dean
Demi Moore
Patricia Welles
Luca Bercovici
Ricus
James Davidson
Wolf the Merchant
Al Fann
Collins
Tom Villard
Zeke
Scott Thomson
Chris
Cherie Currie
Dana
Vivian Blaine
Elizabeth Daley
Joanelle Romero
Bo
Cheryl Smith
Captive Girl
James Cavan
Buddy
Joel Miller
Town Punk
Freddy Moore
Arn
Natalie May
Shell
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.75x
+$6.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Band
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Levering, Michael Shoob, Alan J. Adler
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Parasite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Band
Frank Levering, Michael Shoob, Alan J. Adler
Richard Band
Mac Ahlberg
Brad Arensman
Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Band
Director
Lesley Neufeld
Costume Design
Brad Arensman
Editor
Frank Levering
Writer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Michael Shoob
Writer
Alan J. Adler
Writer
Charles Band
Producer
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parasite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parasite about?
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus & his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
Who directed Parasite?
Parasite was directed by Charles Band.
Who stars in Parasite?
The principal cast of Parasite includes Robert Glaudini, Demi Moore, Luca Bercovici, James Davidson, Al Fann.
When was Parasite released and how long is it?
Parasite was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Parasite?
Parasite had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (8.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Parasite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parasite was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parasite?
Parasite holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).