Project Viper
“Created to live on Mars. Destined to kill on Earth.”
Synopsis
A space shuttle crashes containing a lethal prototype organism designed to survive in any environment. The only people who can stop the creature are the Secretary of Defense agent and the female scientist who created it.
Top Cast
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Patrick Muldoon
Mike Connors
Theresa Russell
Dr. Nancy Burnham
Curtis Armstrong
Keach
Tamara Davies
Sid Bream
Lydie Denier
Diane Cafferty
John Beck
Simpkins
Joe Avalon
Sgt. Tulley
Daniel Quinn
Alan Stanton
James Cromwell
MP 1
Joe Sabatino
MP 2
Billy Keane
Steve Elkins
Rod McCary
Dr. Shoup
Lorissa McComas
Chelsea
William Langlois
General Cartwright
Andy Milder
Chambers (Head of NASA)
Rene Rivera
Gonzales
Tim Thomerson
Sheriff Morgan
Eric James Virgets
Deputy Ferguson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Wynorski
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mason, Curtis Joseph
- Original Score
- Neal Acree
- Original Title
- Project Viper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- CineTel Films, Crystal Sky Worldwide, VCL Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Wynorski
David Mason, Curtis Joseph
Neal Acree
Mario D'Ayala
Craig Kitson
J.P. Pettinato, Paul Hertzberg, Lisa M. Hansen, Datty Ruth, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Wynorski
Director
Craig Kitson
Editor
Mario D'Ayala
Director of Photography
Robert Hummel
Production Design
David Mason
Writer
Paul Hertzberg
Producer
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Curtis Joseph
Writer
John Allardice
Visual Effects Supervisor
Warren A. Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Project Viper.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Project Viper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Project Viper about?
A space shuttle crashes containing a lethal prototype organism designed to survive in any environment. The only people who can stop the creature are the Secretary of Defense agent and the female scientist who created it.
Who directed Project Viper?
Project Viper was directed by Jim Wynorski.
Who stars in Project Viper?
The principal cast of Project Viper includes Patrick Muldoon, Theresa Russell, Curtis Armstrong, Tamara Davies, Lydie Denier.
When was Project Viper released and how long is it?
Project Viper was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Project Viper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Project Viper was composed by Neal Acree.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Project Viper?
Project Viper holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).