Parasite (1982): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Parasite is a 1982 sci-fi horror film directed by Charles Band, starring Demi Moore as Patricia Welles, Luca Bercovici and Robert Glaudini. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $2,270 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Charles Band
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Parasite About?
The premise of Parasite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The horror builds once you see it. Scientist Paul Dean has engineered a lethal parasite that now clings to his stomach. Together with his partner, Patricia Welles, he scrambles to eradicate the creature while evading the hostile gang led by Ricus and his redneck henchmen, as well as the relentless government operative known only as Merchant.
Parasite Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- dystopian future
- year 1992
- psychotronic film
- 1990s
- near future
- 3d
- creature feature
- redneck
- impalement
- female topless nudity
- panties
- black panties
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- video nasty
- parasite
- desert
- scientist
- fugitive
- doctor
- diner
- sawed off shotgun
- canister
- lamborghini countach
- rattlesnake
- slow motion
- laser gun
- attempted rape
- on the run
- infection
- post thermonuclear war
- female nudity
- gore
- paramilitary
- experiment
- blood
- alien
- biological warfare
- 3 dimensional
- small town
- gang
- violence
- worm
- post apocalypse
- future
- independent film
Parasite Cast & Characters
Demi Moore leads the cast as Patricia Welles, with Luca Bercovici as Ricus and Robert Glaudini as Dr. Paul Dean. Directed by Charles Band; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Band
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Demi Moore as Patricia Welles - Luca Bercovici as Ricus
- Robert Glaudini as Dr. Paul Dean
- James Davidson as Wolf the Merchant
Also Starring in Parasite
· 8 more- Cherie Currie Dana
- Tom Villard Zeke
- Al Fann Collins
- Cheryl Smith Captive Girl
- Vivian Blaine Elizabeth Daley
- Scott Thomson Chris
- Joanelle Romero Bo
- James Cavan Buddy
More from Charles Band
More films directed by Charles Band, best-rated first: Trancers, The Dungeonmaster, Cutter’s Club and Death Streamer.
Parasite Plot Summary
What happens in Parasite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the near future, an atomic disaster has reduced the world to poverty. Instead of a government, America is run by an organization called the Merchants, who exploit the degenerate remains of society. Dr. Paul Dean Robert Glaudini is forced to create a new life form, a parasite that feeds on its host. Realizing the deadly potential of such a being, he escapes the Merchants with the parasite, infecting himself in the process.
Now on the run, he travels from town to town, studying the parasite so that he can find a way to destroy it, all the while keeping one step ahead of a Merchant named Wolf the Merchant James Davidson.
Full summary
The whole story of Parasite, scene by scene
Parasite Box Office
Parasite grossed $2,270 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3K
- International
- $2.3K
How Well Do You Know Parasite?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In the film's post-disaster future, what organization runs America in place of a government?
Cars in Parasite
10 cars on screen, including the 1966 Buick Wildcat and the 1980 Ford Econoline.
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1966 Buick Wildcat Important role -
1980 Ford Econoline Important role -
1974 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 Important role -
1969 Toyota Land Cruiser Minor role
Parasite Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Parasite 3D” and “기생충”.
- Also known as
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- Parasite 3D
- 기생충
- 공포의 파라싸이트
- Parasita
- Parazit
- Parasiitti - tehty tappamaan
- Der Killerparasit
- Parásito
- Mutanti
- Паразит
- 寄生魔种
- Pasożyt
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- 패러사이트
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Movies Like Parasite
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Parasite Eve, Parasite and Creature.
Parasite FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Parasite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Parasite?
Parasite runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Parasite released?
Parasite was released on March 12, 1982.
Who directed Parasite?
Parasite was directed by Charles Band.
More films by Charles Band Who is in the cast of Parasite?
Parasite stars Demi Moore as Patricia Welles, Luca Bercovici as Ricus and Robert Glaudini as Dr. Paul Dean, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Parasite make at the box office?
Parasite grossed $2,270 worldwide.
Does Parasite have a post-credit scene?
No. Parasite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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