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5.6 / 10(51 votes)IMDbR19821h 27mCanada, Hong Kong

Deadly Eyes

“Tonight they will rise from the darkness beneath the city... to feed!”

Synopsis

Corn grain contaminated with steroids produces large rats the size of small dogs who begin feeding on the residents of Toronto. Paul, a college basketball coach, teams up with Kelly, a local health inspector, to uncover the source of the mysterious rat attacks and they eventually try to prevent the opening of a new subway line as well as find the mutant rats nest quickly, or there will be a huge massacre of the entire city!

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Deadly Eyes 1983 TV trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-27

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cannes Film Market

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 1, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Clouse
Screenplay & Story
Charles H. Eglee
Original Score
Anthony Guefen
Original Title
Deadly Eyes
Country of Origin
Canada, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
J.G. Arnold & Associates, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Filmtrust Productions, Northshore Investments

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Clouse

Screenplay & Story

Charles H. Eglee, James Herbert

Original Score & Music

Anthony Guefen

Director of Photography

René Verzier

Film Editing

Ron Wisman

Producers

J. Gordon Arnold, Paul Kahnert, Jeff Schechtman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:James Herbert

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Clouse

Robert Clouse

Director

Charles H. Eglee

Charles H. Eglee

Screenplay

Paul Kahnert

Producer

Jeff Schechtman

Producer

Anthony Guefen

Original Music Composer

René Verzier

René Verzier

Director of Photography

Ron Wisman

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Eyes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Deadly Eyes about?

Corn grain contaminated with steroids produces large rats the size of small dogs who begin feeding on the residents of Toronto. Paul, a college basketball coach, teams up with Kelly, a local health inspector, to uncover the source of the mysterious rat attacks and they eventually try to prevent the opening of a new subway line as well as find the mutant rats nest quickly, or there will be a huge massacre of the entire city!

Who directed Deadly Eyes?

Deadly Eyes was directed by Robert Clouse.

Who stars in Deadly Eyes?

The principal cast of Deadly Eyes includes Sam Groom, Sara Botsford, Scatman Crothers, Cec Linder, Lisa Langlois.

When was Deadly Eyes released and how long is it?

Deadly Eyes was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Deadly Eyes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Eyes was composed by Anthony Guefen.

Is Deadly Eyes based on a book or true story?

Deadly Eyes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Herbert".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadly Eyes?

Deadly Eyes holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).