The Deadly Spawn (1983): Cast & Plot
The Deadly Spawn is a 1983 sci-fi horror film directed by Douglas McKeown, starring James Brewster as Sam, Elissa Neil and Tom DeFranco. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Douglas McKeown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmline
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Deadly Spawn About?
The premise of The Deadly Spawn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meteorite crash in the New Jersey woods unleashes a monstrous alien slug that feeds on human flesh. Four teenagers discover the creature and must confront it and the terrifying brood it spawns, racing against time to prevent the alien menace from consuming all life on Earth.
The Deadly Spawn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scene before opening credits
- alien invasion
- kaiju
- midnight movie
- bloody violence
- grindhouse film
- low budget sci fi movie
- alien invasion sci fi
- b sci fi
- escape
- young
- body horror
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- co written by director
- alarm clock
- cape
- b horror
- monster horror
- alien
- monster
- teenager
- alien creature
- parasite
- basement
- creature
- face ripped off
- vegetarianism
- cellar
- blood on shirt
- bandage
- police car
- hunting
- fire
- hysteria
- screaming
- bloody face
- giant creature
- thunder
- thunderstorm
- dissection
- darkness
- bloody hand
- mask
- therapist
- psychiatrist
- heavy rain
- rain
- umbrella
- b movie
- bathrobe
- boxer shorts
The Deadly Spawn Cast & Characters
James Brewster leads the cast as Sam, with Elissa Neil as Barb and Tom DeFranco as Pete. Directed by Douglas McKeown; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas McKeown
- James Brewster as Sam
- Elissa Neil as Barb
- Tom DeFranco as Pete
- Charles George Hildebrandt as Charles
Also Starring in The Deadly Spawn
· 36 more- Ethel Michelson Aunt Millie
- John Schmerling Uncle Herb
- Jean Tafler Ellen
- Richard Lee Porter Frankie
- Karen Tighe Kathy
- Judith Mayes Bunny
- Joseph Haggerty
- Gabriel Bartalos
- Tim Hildebrandt Doctor
- Ted A. Bohus Medic
- John Arndt Camper #2
- Diane Stevens Nibbs
- Madeline Charanis Ju Ju
- Darlene Kenley Hilde
- Andrew Michaels Camper #1
- Jack Piccuro Electrician
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- Robert Bohus Medic
- William Sorgi Policeman #1
- Michael Mastrobaltista Policeman #2
- Michael Robert Coleman Policeman #3
- Rita Hildebrandt Nurse #1
- Diane Bohus Nurse #2
- Ted Bohus Sr. Mayor
- Joe Kanarek
- Jonathan Neil Harris
- Cliff Rubin
- Margaret Truit
- Jon Cavaluzzo
- Lucile Riley
- John Tiger
- Jean E. McPherson
- Eric C. Hammarstrom
- Skip Williamson
- Gary De Franco
- Ken Burge
- David Steck
The Deadly Spawn Plot Summary
What happens in The Deadly Spawn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two campers nearby when a meteor crashes to Earth, and the momentum of the moment shifts from awe to danger in an instant. When they move closer to inspect the strange rock, a lifeform bursts forth from the wreckage and viciously attacks, leaving no doubt that this is a menace from beyond our world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Deadly Spawn, scene by scene
The Deadly Spawn Videos
3 videos: 2 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip The Deadly Spawn 1983 music by Paul Cornell
- Behind the Scenes The Deadly Spawn - Behind the Scenes
How Well Do You Know The Deadly Spawn?
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
What brings the deadly alien lifeform to Earth?
Cars in The Deadly Spawn
8 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1979 Dodge St. Regis.
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1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1979 Dodge St. Regis Minor role -
1977 Ford LTD II Minor role -
1976 Plymouth Volaré Minor role
The Deadly Spawn Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn” and “Kosmokiller - Sie fressen alles”.
- Also known as
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- Return of the Aliens: The Deadly Spawn
- Kosmokiller - Sie fressen alles
- Return of the Alien's Deadly Spawn
- The Alien's Deadly Spawn
- Ο Θανάσιμος Γόνος
- La Chose
- Kosmokiller
- Criaturas asesinas
- O Retorno de Aliens - O Perigo Está na Terra
- 데들리 스판
- 异形再现
- Смертельный выводок
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The Deadly Spawn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Deadly Spawn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Deadly Spawn released?
The Deadly Spawn was released on April 22, 1983.
Who directed The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn was directed by Douglas McKeown.
Who is in the cast of The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn stars James Brewster as Sam, Elissa Neil as Barb and Tom DeFranco as Pete, among 40 credited actors.
Does The Deadly Spawn have a post-credit scene?
No. The Deadly Spawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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