Name: Spawn of the Slithis
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1978-07-21
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Alan Blanchard, Judy Motulsky, J.C. Claire, Dennis Falt, Mello Alexandria

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Hell hath no fury... like Slithis

A nuclear leak creates a mutant Slithis sea monster, which terrorizes the variety of pets, winos, and hippies who hang around Venice, California.

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Grindhouse Aesthetic
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Venice Beach Setting

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Directed by: Stephen Traxler
Written by: Stephen Traxler
Produced by: Stephen Traxler, Paul Fabian
Music by: Steve Zuckerman

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Facts

July 21, 1978 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released: July 21, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $100,000
Available in: 11 countries

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Where can I stream Spawn of the Slithis?

In the United States, Spawn of the Slithis streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Spawn of the Slithis worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Spawn of the Slithis okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Spawn of the Slithis scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 5.

Can I half-watch Spawn of the Slithis?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.