It Lives Again(1978)
The "IT'S ALIVE" Baby is Back... Only Now There are Three of Them!
It Lives Again Synopsis
Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as more murderous baby-faced monsters are born. But rather than kill their monstrous offspring during delivery, cursed parents flee to secret incubation hideouts.
It Lives Again (1978) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Larry Cohen, released on May 10, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan and John Marley. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen, Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- William Wellman Jr., Larry Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Fenton Hamilton
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Larco Productions
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
It Lives Again (1978) Trailer
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It Lives Again Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frederic Forrest
as Eugene Scott
Kathleen Lloyd
as Jody Scott
John P. Ryan
as Frank Davis
John Marley
as Mr. Mallory
Eddie Constantine
as Dr. Forrest
Andrew Duggan
as Dr. Perry
James Dixon
as Detective Perkins
- Dennis O'Flaherty
Dennis O'Flaherty
as Dr. Peters
Jill Gatsby
as Cindy
- Bobby Ramsen
Bobby Ramsen
as Dr. Santo De Silva
- Glenda Young
Glenda Young
as Lydia
- Lynn Wood
Lynn Wood
as Jody's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen and Larry Cohen, produced by William Wellman Jr. and Larry Cohen.
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It Lives Again Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 86 ratings.
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It Lives Again – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Lives Again online?
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It Lives Again (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in It Lives Again?
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The main cast of It Lives Again (1978) includes Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley and Eddie Constantine. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Lives Again released?
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It Lives Again was released on May 10, 1978 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is It Lives Again worth watching?
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It Lives Again (1978) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for It Lives Again?
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Yes. The official It Lives Again trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.