Official movie poster for Rabid (1977), a horror science fiction film

Rabid(1977)

You can't trust your mother, your best friend, the neighbor next door…One minute they're perfectly normal, the next…RABID!

6.3(577)1h 31m1977-04-08
HorrorScience Fiction

Rabid Synopsis

A young woman develops a taste for human blood after experimental plastic surgery, and her victims turn into bloodthirsty zombies, leading into a city-wide epidemic.

Rabid (1977) is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, released on April 8, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Marilyn Chambers, Terri Hanauer, Frank Moore and Joe Silver. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 577 ratings.

Director:
David Cronenberg
Writers:
David Cronenberg
Producers:
John Dunning
Cinematographer:
René Verzier
Production:
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Cinema Entertainment Enterprises, Dunning/Link/Reitman Productions, Famous Players
Budget:
$530,000
Status:
Released

Rabid (1977) Trailer

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Rabid Videos & Clips

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Rabid (1977) - Official Trailer (HD)

Trailer

David Cronenberg on casting porn star Marilyn Chambers: CBC Archives

Featurette

Rabid Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 577 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Hydrophobic Induced Phallic Destroyer. Rabid is written and directed by David Cronenberg and it stars Marilyn Chambers, Frank Moore and Joe Silver. Cinematography is by Rene Verzier and music by Ivan Reitman. When Rose (Chambers) is involved in a horror motorcycle accident, she undertakes experimental surgery in order to save her life. However, she develops a taste for blood and has grown a deadly orifice under her…

Reviewed on October 16, 2014

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Rabid – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Rabid online?

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Rabid (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Rabid?

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The main cast of Rabid (1977) includes Marilyn Chambers, Terri Hanauer, Frank Moore, Joe Silver and Howard Ryshpan. The film was directed by David Cronenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Rabid released?

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Rabid was released on April 8, 1977 and runs for 1h 31m.

Is Rabid worth watching?

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Rabid (1977) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 577 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 Rabid?

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Yes. The official Rabid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.