The Item
“Something is dying to get out.”
Synopsis
Four felons are contacted by an anonymous client via the internet. They are instructed to go to a remote desert island and pick up an "item" and keep it safe for 24 hours. It will then be picked up and they will be paid. However, upon getting it back to their apartment, their curiosity gets the better of them and they decide to investigate their package. They discover that they have a telepathic worm connected to a life support system. The film then disintegrates into a slasher film as one by one the protectors are killed in grisly fashion.
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The Item (1999) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-21
Top Cast
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January 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Clark
- Original Score
- Howard Drossin
- Original Title
- The Item
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Clark
Dan Clark
Howard Drossin
Michael Mayhew
Michael Mayhew
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Clark
Director
Michael Mayhew
Editor
Dan Clark
Writer
Kristina Alg
Production Design
Michael Mayhew
Director of Photography
Howard Drossin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Item
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What is The Item about?
Four felons are contacted by an anonymous client via the internet. They are instructed to go to a remote desert island and pick up an "item" and keep it safe for 24 hours. It will then be picked up and they will be paid. However, upon getting it back to their apartment, their curiosity gets the better of them and they decide to investigate their package. They discover that they have a telepathic worm connected to a life support system. The film then disintegrates into a slasher film as one by one the protectors are killed in grisly fashion.
Who directed The Item?
The Item was directed by Dan Clark.
Who stars in The Item?
The principal cast of The Item includes DawnMarie Ferrara, Dan Clark, David Pressler, Dan Lake, Ron Fitzgerald.
When was The Item released and how long is it?
The Item was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Item?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Item was composed by Howard Drossin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Item?
The Item holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).