Octaman
“Horror heap from the nuclear trash!”
Synopsis
A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned…
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Octaman 1971 trailer horror promo spot Rick Baker Pier Angeli
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-12
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Essex
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Essex
- Original Title
- Octaman
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Heritage Enterprises Inc., Filmers Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Essex
Harry Essex
Robert Caramico
Robert Freeman
Michael Kraike
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Baker
Costume Design
Harry Essex
Screenplay
Harry Essex
Director
Michael Kraike
Producer
Robert Freeman
Editor
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Doug Beswick
Costume Design
George Barr
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Octaman about?
A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned…
Who directed Octaman?
Octaman was directed by Harry Essex.
Who stars in Octaman?
The principal cast of Octaman includes Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, David Essex, Jerome Guardino.
When was Octaman released and how long is it?
Octaman was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Octaman?
Octaman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).