The Deadly Spawn

– Two campers in the New Jersey woods have their outdoor fun interrupted by the arrival of a meteorite..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 21 Minutes
Release Year:
1983
The Deadly Spawn (1983)

Two campers in the New Jersey woods have their outdoor fun interrupted by the arrival of a meteorite crashing nearby. They go to investigate the crater, but are suddenly attacked and devoured by alien parasites who have hitched a ride to Earth. After finishing off the campers, the hungry space monsters head for a nearby town, where they make their domain in the basement of an old house soon begin polishing off one hapless inhabitant after another. Four young teenagers, plus one pre-teen boy, try to find a way to stop the angry space monsters before they reproduce and literally eat humanity.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Deadly Spawn (1983) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Apr 1983

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Douglas McKeown

Writer:

Douglas McKeown (screenplay), Ted A. Bohus (story), John Dods (story), Douglas McKeown (story), Tim Sullivan (additional dialogue)

Main Actors:

Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler

Plot:

Two campers in the New Jersey woods have their outdoor fun interrupted by the arrival of a meteorite crashing nearby. They go to investigate the crater, but are suddenly attacked and devoured by alien parasites who have hitched a ride to Earth. After finishing off the campers, the hungry space monsters head for a nearby town, where they make their domain in the basement of an old house soon begin polishing off one hapless inhabitant after another. Four young teenagers, plus one pre-teen boy, try to find a way to stop the angry space monsters before they reproduce and literally eat humanity.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

21st Century Film Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10