The Deadly Spawn(1983)
They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!
The Deadly Spawn Synopsis
When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before it’s terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!
The Deadly Spawn (1983) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Douglas McKeown, released on April 22, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter and Jean Tafler. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas McKeown
- Writers:
- Ted A. Bohus, Ted A. Bohus, John Dods
- Producers:
- Ted A. Bohus
- Cinematographer:
- Harvey Birnbaum
- Production:
- Filmline
- Status:
- Released
The Deadly Spawn (1983) Trailer
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The Deadly Spawn Videos & Clips
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The Deadly Spawn ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
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The Deadly Spawn 1983 Trailer HD | Charles George Hildebrandt
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Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn (Theatrical Trailer)
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The Deadly Spawn 1983 music by Paul Cornell
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Deadly Spawn - Attic Attack
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THE DEADLY SPAWN (1983) [FULL CD]
Featurette
Charles Hildebrandt Deadly Spawn Interview 6 27 2020
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The Deadly Spawn - Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
The Deadly Spawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Charles George Hildebrandt
Charles George Hildebrandt
as Charles
- Tom DeFranco
Tom DeFranco
as Pete
- Richard Lee Porter
Richard Lee Porter
as Frankie
Jean Tafler
as Ellen
- Karen Tighe
Karen Tighe
as Kathy
James Brewster
as Sam
- Elissa Neil
Elissa Neil
as Barb
- Ethel Michelson
Ethel Michelson
as Aunt Millie
- John Schmerling
John Schmerling
as Uncle Herb
- Judith Mayes
Judith Mayes
as Bunny
- Diane Stevens
Diane Stevens
as Nibbs
- Darlene Kenley
Darlene Kenley
as Hilde
Key crew
Directed by Douglas McKeown, written by Ted A. Bohus, Ted A. Bohus and John Dods, produced by Ted A. Bohus.
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The Deadly Spawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 109 ratings.
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The Deadly Spawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deadly Spawn online?
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The Deadly Spawn (1983) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Shudder Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Deadly Spawn?
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The main cast of The Deadly Spawn (1983) includes Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler and Karen Tighe. The film was directed by Douglas McKeown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deadly Spawn released?
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The Deadly Spawn was released on April 22, 1983 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Deadly Spawn worth watching?
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The Deadly Spawn (1983) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 109 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 The Deadly Spawn?
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