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The Deadly Spawn

1983Movie1 h 21 minR

Horror
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%

Summary

When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before its terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, big ideas or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Douglas McKeown
Written by
Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Douglas McKeown
Produced by
Ted A. Bohus
Music by
Glenn Takakjian, Tom Davis, Frank Balsamo

Everyone

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Facts

April 22, 1983 · 1 h 21 min · R

Released
April 22, 1983
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Alien Blood, Sense-Impaired Monster, Off with His Head! +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Deadly Spawn?"

Questions about The Deadly Spawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Deadly Spawn?

PhiloAMC+ShudderCultpix

In the United States, The Deadly Spawn streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Cultpix. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is The Deadly Spawn worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.9).

Will The Deadly Spawn scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Deadly Spawn?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Deadly Spawn use?

Alien BloodSense-Impaired MonsterOff with His Head!Cool HouseKids Shouldn't Watch Horror FilmsEye ScreamAgony of the FeetPhlegmingsBioweapon BeastDeveloping Doomed CharactersFacial HorrorUnabashed B-Movie Fanand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Alien Blood, Sense-Impaired Monster, and Off with His Head!.