Schlock(1973)
The first musical monster movie in years.
Schlock Synopsis
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a group of teens stumble on the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
Schlock (1973) is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by John Landis, released on March 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi and Eliza Roberts. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- John Landis
- Writers:
- John Landis
- Producers:
- Jack H. Harris, James C. O'Rourke
- Cinematographer:
- Robert E. Collins
- Composer:
- David Gibson
- Production:
- Gazotskie Productions
- Budget:
- $60,000
- Status:
- Released
Schlock (1973) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Schlock before you stream it.
Schlock Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Schlock.
Schlock ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
Trailer
The Banana Monster (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Trailer
John Landis on SCHLOCK!
Featurette
Schlock Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Landis
as Schlock
- Saul Kahan
Saul Kahan
as Detective Sgt. Wino
- Joseph Piantadosi
Joseph Piantadosi
as Ivan
Eliza Roberts
as Mindy Binerman
- Tom Alvich
Tom Alvich
as Torn Cop
- Walter Levine
Walter Levine
as Police Thief
Harriet Medin
as Mrs. Blinerman
Eric Sinclair
as Joe Putzman (as Eric Allison)
- Charles Villiers
Charles Villiers
as Cal
- Ralph Baker
Ralph Baker
as Dying Man
- John Chambers
John Chambers
as National Guard Captain
- Gene Fox
Gene Fox
as Billy
Key crew
Directed by John Landis, written by John Landis, produced by Jack H. Harris and James C. O'Rourke.
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Schlock Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 73 ratings.
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Schlock – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Schlock online?
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Schlock (1973) is available to stream on Fandor, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Schlock?
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The main cast of Schlock (1973) includes John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Eliza Roberts and Tom Alvich. The film was directed by John Landis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Schlock released?
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Schlock was released on March 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Schlock worth watching?
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Schlock (1973) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Schlock?
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Yes. The official Schlock trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.