Schlock
“The first musical monster movie in years.”
Synopsis
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a group of teens stumble on the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Schlock ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
John Landis
Schlock
Saul Kahan
Detective Sgt. Wino
Joseph Piantadosi
Ivan
Eliza Roberts
Mindy Binerman
Tom Alvich
Torn Cop
Walter Levine
Police Thief
Harriet Medin
Mrs. Blinerman
Eric Sinclair
Joe Putzman (as Eric Allison)
Charles Villiers
Cal
Ralph Baker
Dying Man
John Chambers
National Guard Captain
Gene Fox
Billy
Richard Gillis
Officer Gillis
Forrest J. Ackerman
Man in cinema
Susan Weiser
Betty
Jonathan Flint
Bobby
Donald F. Glut
Movie patron
Amy Schireson
Barbara
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Landis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Landis
- Original Score
- David Gibson
- Original Title
- Schlock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Production Studios
- Gazotskie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Landis
John Landis
David Gibson
Robert E. Collins
George Folsey Jr.
Jack H. Harris, James C. O'Rourke, George Folsey Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Landis
Director
John Landis
Writer
Jack H. Harris
Producer
James C. O'Rourke
Producer
David Gibson
Original Music Composer
Robert E. Collins
Director of Photography
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Schlock.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Schlock.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies - Horror
Filmes Adultos
Filmes eróticos.
list_Science_Fiction
Movies categorized under Science_Fiction
IMDb Archive
Similar Titles to Schlock
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
2.9
7.0
7.7
5.8
6.1
6.2
5.7
7.2
5.0
6.0
4.3
3.8
5.5
3.4
7.4
4.3
2.8
More Like Schlock
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Schlock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Schlock about?
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a group of teens stumble on the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
Who directed Schlock?
Schlock was directed by John Landis.
Who stars in Schlock?
The principal cast of Schlock includes John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Eliza Roberts, Tom Alvich.
When was Schlock released and how long is it?
Schlock was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Schlock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Schlock was composed by David Gibson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Schlock?
Schlock holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).