Spasms (1983): Cast & Plot
Spasms is a 1983 sci-fi horror film directed by William Fruet, starring Oliver Reed as Jason Kincaid, Peter Fonda and Al Waxman. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- William Fruet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hyperion Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spasms About?
The premise of Spasms without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows a terrifying new source of evil that cannot be contained. A massive serpent is seized on a distant island, then transported to an American university where scientists begin dangerous experiments. As its powers spread, victims scream, swell and ultimately explode, showing the creature’s uncontrollable menace.
Spasms Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- corpse
- female frontal nudity
- snake worshipper
- micronesia
- greenhouse
- snake bite
- cult leader
- san diego california
- snake cult
- telepathy
- poisonous snake
- college professor
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- killer snake
- creature feature
- animal's point of view
- native tribe
- giant snake
- animal attack
- based on novel
- manhunt
- breasts
- weeping woman
- woman in a shower
- eyeglasses
- female topless nudity
- female rear nudity
- college
- wealth
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- mourning
- park
- machine gun
- blood on shirt
- fire extinguisher
- gunshot
- car
- urination
- spasm
- bikini
- frisbee
- ambulance
- detective
- screaming
- kitchen
- shower
- police
- police car
- parrot
- guilt
- grief
Spasms Cast & Characters
Oliver Reed leads the cast as Jason Kincaid, with Peter Fonda as Dr. Tom Brasilian and Al Waxman as Crowley. Directed by William Fruet; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Fruet
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Oliver Reed as Jason Kincaid -
Peter Fonda as Dr. Tom Brasilian -
Al Waxman as Crowley - Kerrie Keane as Suzanne Kincaid
Also Starring in Spasms
· 23 more- Angus MacInnes Deacon Tyrone
- Barry Flatman Reporter
- Gerard Parkes Captain Novack
- Miguel Fernandes Mendez
- Julie Khaner Marcie
- Marilyn Lightstone Dr. Claire Rothman
- John Bayliss Chauffeur
- David Bolt Customs Officer
- George Bloomfield Reverend Thanner
- Les Rubie Janitor
- Walker Boone Sgt. Brody
- Patrick Brymer Sailor / Agent
- Denise Fergusson Psyche Patient
- Denis Simpson Abo Shaman / Choreographer
- Al Maini Abo Interpreter
- Laurie Brown Allison
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- Don Buchsbaum Police No. 1
- William Needles Dean Franklin
- Peter McConnell Police No. 2
- Harvey Chow Coroner
- Sandra Awalt Sharon
- Moira Shone Girl in bikini
- Scotty Allan Country Boy
Spasms Plot Summary
What happens in Spasms from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Reclusive millionaire philanthropist Jason Kincaid Oliver Reed survived a hunt gone wrong when a massive taipan serpent killed his brother in Micronesia. The same venom that struck his brother also pierced Kincaid, yet somehow spared him—the venom is suggested to have mutated the brain cells responsible for extrasensory perception, forging a disturbing telepathic link between man and creature. Haunted by visions of the snake’s continued killings, Kincaid decides to act, paying for a poacher to capture the snake and deliver it to his secluded mansion outside San Diego. To help sever the unwelcome psychic tether, he hires Dr. Tom Brasilian Peter Fonda, a psychiatrist and ESP researcher, and in return underwrites Brasilian’s ongoing investigations.
Full summary
The whole story of Spasms, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Spasms?
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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Which actor portrays the reclusive millionaire philanthropist Jason Kincaid?
Cars in Spasms
21 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1973 GMC C-1500.
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1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1973 GMC C-1500 Important role -
1950 Jaguar XK 120 Important role -
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Important role
Spasms Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Mordisco mortal” and “Death Bite”.
- Also known as
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- Mordisco mortal
- Death Bite
- Σπασμοί
- Espasmos
- Avanaida - Todesbiss der Satansviper
- Obsesión trágica
- Muerte por espasmos
- Hiljainen kostaja
- Muerte por espasmos (Mordisco mortal)
- 痉挛
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Spasms FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Spasms, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spasms?
Spasms runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Spasms released?
Spasms was released on October 28, 1983.
Who directed Spasms?
Spasms was directed by William Fruet.
More films by William Fruet Who is in the cast of Spasms?
Spasms stars Oliver Reed as Jason Kincaid, Peter Fonda as Dr. Tom Brasilian and Al Waxman as Crowley, among 27 credited actors.
Does Spasms have a post-credit scene?
No. Spasms has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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