Blue Monkey (1987): Cast & Plot
Blue Monkey is a 1987 sci-fi horror film directed by William Fruet, starring Helen Hughes as Marwella, Sandy Webster and Gwynyth Walsh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- William Fruet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mithras
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blue Monkey About?
The premise of Blue Monkey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being bitten by an insect while handling an exotic plant in a greenhouse, a man collapses and is rushed to the ER. Doctors discover an unknown bacterial infection and a parasitic worm that erupts from his mouth. The infection spreads, and the creature, exposed to a growth stimulant, expands into a massive, blood‑thirsty monster that terrorizes the hospital’s abandoned wing.
Blue Monkey Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- growth hormone
- hospital
- cocoon
- giant insect
- quarantine
- rampage
- police officer
- laboratory
- plant
- greenhouse
- mutation
- giant monster
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- entomologist
- misleading title
- killer plant
- police detective
- laser
- contamination
- pregnancy
- creature feature
- color in title
- independent film
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- blood splatter
- doctor
- flashlight
- revolver
- illness
- basement
- woman in labor
- old woman
- body horror
- insect
- infection
- bacteria
- giant ant
- sequel baiting
- lava lamp
- hermaphroditism
- janitor
- exploding body
- interrupted sex
- nurse
- patient
- hospital director
- cover up
- killed by insect
- giant larva
- wounded policeman
Blue Monkey Cast & Characters
Helen Hughes leads the cast as Marwella, with Sandy Webster as Fred and Gwynyth Walsh as Dr. Rachel Carson. Directed by William Fruet; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Fruet
- Helen Hughes as Marwella
- Sandy Webster as Fred
- Gwynyth Walsh as Dr. Rachel Carson
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Susan Anspach as Dr. Judith Glass
Also Starring in Blue Monkey
· 25 more- Steve Railsback Det. Jim Bishop
- John Vernon Roger Levering
- Don Lake Elliot Jacobs
- Cynthia Belliveau Alice Bradley
- Dan Lett Ted Andrews
- Sarah Polley Ellen
- Bill Lake Paramedic
- Michael J. Reynolds Albert Hooper
- Philip Akin Anthony Rivers
- Joe Flaherty George Baker
- Stuart Stone Joey
- Robin Duke Sandra Baker
- Marsha Moreau Marcy
- David Clement Surgeon
- Joy Coghill Dede Wilkens
- Michael Caruana Technician
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- Les Rubie Rollo Jordan
- Don Ritchie Orderly #1
- Ivan E. Roth The Creature
- Gina Wilkinson Nurse Michelle
- Jane Dingle Desk Nurse #2
- Peter Van Wart Oscar Willets
- Laura Dickson Desk Nurse #1
- Nathan Adamson Tyrone
- Ursula Balzer O.R. Nurse
More from William Fruet
More films directed by William Fruet: Goosebumps: One Day at Horrorland, Imaginary Playmate, Goosebumps: My Best Friend Is Invisible and Goosebumps: Chillogy.
Blue Monkey Plot Summary
What happens in Blue Monkey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marwella Harbison Helen Hughes is an eccentric old woman who tends a greenhouse full of unusual plants. Among her specimens is a striking yellow bloom from a newly formed volcanic island off Micronesia, a plant that seems to carry an unsettling energy. A local handyman, Fre d Adams Sandy Webster stops by to fix the light fixtures and notices the drooping plant. He jokes that the plant has no thorns, yet when he accidentally pricks his finger, an odd numbness spreads through him. After saying goodbye to Marwella, he heads to his truck, only to collapse almost immediately, overwhelmed by a sudden fever.
Full summary
The whole story of Blue Monkey, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Blue Monkey?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the eccentric elderly woman tending the greenhouse?
Cars in Blue Monkey
14 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1981 Dodge Ram Van.
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1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1981 Dodge Ram Van Minor role -
1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Typ 1 Minor role -
Buick Electra Estate Wagon Background role
Blue Monkey Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Invasion of the Bodysuckers” and “Insect”.
- Also known as
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- Invasion of the Bodysuckers
- Insect
- Alerta roja en el gran hospital
- Insect!
- Το Έντομο
- Insecto
- 魔羯出笼
- A rovar
- Niebieska małpa
- Inseminátor
- 인섹트
- L’insecte
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Demon Monkey, Blood Monkey and Monster from Green Hell.
Blue Monkey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blue Monkey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blue Monkey?
Blue Monkey runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Blue Monkey released?
Blue Monkey was released on September 25, 1987.
Who directed Blue Monkey?
Blue Monkey was directed by William Fruet.
More films by William Fruet Who is in the cast of Blue Monkey?
Blue Monkey stars Helen Hughes as Marwella, Sandy Webster as Fred and Gwynyth Walsh as Dr. Rachel Carson, among 29 credited actors.
Does Blue Monkey have a post-credit scene?
No. Blue Monkey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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