Octaman(1971)
Horror heap from the nuclear trash!
Octaman Synopsis
A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned…
Octaman (1971) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Harry Essex, released on November 3, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow and David Essex. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Essex
- Writers:
- Harry Essex
- Producers:
- Michael Kraike
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Caramico
- Production:
- Heritage Enterprises Inc., Filmers Guild
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
Octaman (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Octaman before you stream it.
Octaman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pier Angeli
as Susan Lowry
Kerwin Mathews
as Dr. Rick Torres
Jeff Morrow
as Dr. John Willard
- David Essex
David Essex
as Davido
Jerome Guardino
as Johnny Caruso
- Robert Warner
Robert Warner
as Steve Dodd
Norman Fields
as Mort Stein
- Jax Jason Carroll
Jax Jason Carroll
as Dr. Jameson
- Wally Rose
Wally Rose
as Carlos
Buck Kartalian
as Raul
- Richard Cohen
Richard Cohen
as Enrique
- Samuel Peloso
Samuel Peloso
as Pedro
Key crew
Directed by Harry Essex, written by Harry Essex, produced by Michael Kraike.
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Octaman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 49 ratings.
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Octaman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Octaman online?
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Octaman (1971) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Octaman?
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The main cast of Octaman (1971) includes Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, David Essex and Jerome Guardino. The film was directed by Harry Essex. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Octaman released?
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Octaman was released on November 3, 1971 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Octaman worth watching?
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Octaman (1971) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 49 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 Octaman?
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Yes. The official Octaman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.