Incubus
“He is the Destroyer.”
Synopsis
In a small town in Wisconsin, a young teenage boy claims he has dreams of young women being brutally raped and murdered. A doctor and the local sheriff discover that the boy's dreams are real and that a sinister cult might be behind the brutal murders. They must track down the vicious killer, who may be the indestructible incarnation of a demon spawned from hell.
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Top Cast
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John Cassavetes
Dr. Sam Cordell
John Ireland
Hank Walden
Helen Hughes
Agatha Galen
Kerrie Keane
Laura Kincaid
Erin Noble
Jenny Cordell
Duncan McIntosh
Tim Galen
Harvey Atkin
Joe Prescott
Harry Ditson
Lt. Drivas
Mitch Martin
Mandy Pullman
Matt Birman
Roy Seeley
Beverly Cooper
Pru Keaton
Brian Young
Charlie Prescott
Barbara Franklin
Mrs. Pullman
Neil Dainard
Ernie Barnes
Jennifer Leak
Deena Ferrin
Denise Fergusson
Carolyn Davies
Helene Udy
Sally Harper
Michelle Davros
Jane Barnes
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- George Franklin, John Cassavetes
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Incubus
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Mark Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
George Franklin, John Cassavetes, Ray Russell
Stanley Myers
Albert J. Dunk
George Appleby
Marc Boyman, Stephen J. Friedman, John M. Eckert
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Boyman
Producer
Edwin Watkins
Production Design
John M. Eckert
Producer
George Appleby
Editor
Albert J. Dunk
Director of Photography
George Franklin
Screenplay
John Hough
Director
John Cassavetes
Screenplay
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Incubus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Incubus about?
In a small town in Wisconsin, a young teenage boy claims he has dreams of young women being brutally raped and murdered. A doctor and the local sheriff discover that the boy's dreams are real and that a sinister cult might be behind the brutal murders. They must track down the vicious killer, who may be the indestructible incarnation of a demon spawned from hell.
Who directed Incubus?
Incubus was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Incubus?
The principal cast of Incubus includes John Cassavetes, John Ireland, Helen Hughes, Kerrie Keane, Erin Noble.
When was Incubus released and how long is it?
Incubus was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Incubus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Incubus was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is Incubus based on a book or true story?
Incubus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ray Russell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Incubus?
Incubus holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).