Schlock (1973): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Schlock is a 1973 comedy horror film starring John Landis as Schlock, Saul Kahan and Emile Hamaty. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Stream it on Fandor, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gazotskie Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Schlock About?
The premise of Schlock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film marks the first musical monster picture in years. In a quiet Southern California suburb, a murderous creature lurks in a cavern, leaving a trail of bodies and conspicuous banana peels at each scene. A band of teens eventually uncover the culprit: a 20‑million‑year‑old ape‑like Schlockthropus whose bizarre sense of humor drives the absurd terror.
Schlock Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- ape
- small town
- coors beer
- psychotronic film
- blindness
- ice age
- breaking the fourth wall
- bandage over eyes
- eye surgery
- z movie
- man
- 1970s
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- kidnapping
- written and directed by cast member
- tunnel
- police
- swimming pool
- television reporter
- independent film
Where to Watch Schlock
Stream it on Fandor, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Schlock Cast & Characters
John Landis leads the cast as Schlock, with Saul Kahan as Detective Sgt. Wino and Emile Hamaty as Professor Shilbovitz.
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John Landis as Schlock - Saul Kahan as Detective Sgt. Wino
- Emile Hamaty as Professor Shilbovitz
- Eliza Roberts as Mindy Binerman
Also Starring in Schlock
· 37 more- Charles Villiers Cal
- Forrest J. Ackerman Man in cinema
- Donald F. Glut Movie patron
- Eric Sinclair Joe Putzman (as Eric Allison)
- Harriet Medin Mrs. Blinerman
- Kevin Collins Baseball Player
- George O'Hanlon, Jr. George
- John Chambers National Guard Captain
- Walter Levine Police Thief
- Dana Sue Collins Duck Girl
- Stuart Weiss Arnie
- Ralph Baker Dying Man
- Tom Alvich Torn Cop
- Joseph Piantadosi Ivan
- Gene Fox Billy
- Richard Gillis Officer Gillis
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- Susan Weiser Betty
- Jonathan Flint Bobby
- Amy Schireson Barbara
- Phillip Levine Little Boy
- Shirley Levine Woman Onlooker
- Mary Cortiz Housewife
- Mitchell Tadross Ditchdigger
- Ivan Lepper Ditchdigger
- Carl Stone Hippie
- Tonda Marton Nurse
- Neil Forn Doctor
- Harry Goins Eye Doctor
- Norman Crawford Night Driver
- Jackie Bonnhein Joyce
- Robert E. Collins Bartender
- Belinda Folsey Goria
- Patty Holcomb Patty
- Ian Kranitz Piano Player
- Billy Record Dead Cop
- Edward Summer Body on swing with red suspenders
- Ryan Folsey
Schlock Plot Summary
What happens in Schlock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Schlock is a prehistoric apeman who terrorizes Southern California. He claws out of his cavehole when a pair of curious teenagers venture inside, setting off a sequence of events that rattles the community. The local police, led by Detective Sgt. Wino, learn where the creature calls home, while a determined scientist—Professor Shilbovitz—bravely ventures into the dark hole to study the habitat and try to understand this unusual visitor. Schlock retreats to his cave, and after a round of hijinks, the townspeople begin to grasp what they’re dealing with.
Full summary
The whole story of Schlock, scene by scene
Schlock Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Schlock ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
Cars in Schlock
17 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II and the 1968 Plymouth Belvedere.
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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role -
1968 Plymouth Belvedere Important role -
1968 BMW 2002 Minor role -
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Schlock Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Banana Monster” and “Schlock - Das Bananenmonster”.
- Also known as
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- Banana Monster
- Schlock - Das Bananenmonster
- Slok
- El monstruo de las bananas
- 便宜货
- Schlock - banaanihirviö
- Банановый монстр
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Movies Like Schlock
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Killer Shrews, Faces of Schlock and Shakma.
Schlock FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Schlock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Schlock?
Schlock runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Schlock released?
Schlock was released on March 1, 1973.
Who is in the cast of Schlock?
Schlock stars John Landis as Schlock, Saul Kahan as Detective Sgt. Wino and Emile Hamaty as Professor Shilbovitz, among 41 credited actors.
Where can I watch Schlock?
In the US, Schlock is streaming on Fandor and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Schlock have a post-credit scene?
No. Schlock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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