It Lives Again (1978) Horror Sci-Fi
It Lives Again (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical May 10, 1978 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 31m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.95/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.7/10
It Lives Again Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An epidemic of mutant monster babies sweeps America.
Tagline: The "It"s Alive" Baby is back... Only now there are three of them.
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It Lives Again Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 91 minutes / Horror Genres: Creatures
Directors: Larry Cohen
Stars: Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley, Andrew Duggan … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 10, 1978Production Co.: Warner Home Video
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / It Lives Again Release Dates In Theaters: May 10, 1978, Blu-ray: May 15, 2018, DVD: Feb 08, 1993
Writers: Larry Cohen
Producers: Larry Cohen, William Wellman Jr.
Musicians: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematographers: Fenton Hamilton
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It Lives Again (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
It Lives Again Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Frederic Forrest | ... | Eugene Scott |
| Kathleen Lloyd | ... | Jody Scott |
| John P. Ryan | ... | Frank Davis |
| John Marley | ... | Mr. Mallory |
| Andrew Duggan | ... | Dr. Perry |
| Eddie Constantine | ... | Dr. Forest |
| James Dixon | ... | Det. Lt. Perkins |
| Dennis O''Flaherty | ... | Dr. Peters (as Dennis O'' Flaherty) |
| Melissa Inger | ... | Valerie |
| Jill Gatsby | ... | Cindy (as Victoria Jill) |
| Bobby Ramsen | ... | Dr. Santo De Silva |
| Glenda Young | ... | Lydia |
| Lynn Wood | ... | Jody''s Mother |
| Greg Cannom | ... | Baby Monster (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Frederic Forrest (b. December 23, 1936) – Eugene Scott
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Frederic F. Forrest | Frederick Forrest | Fred Forrest | Matt Garth - Kathleen Lloyd (b. September 13, 1948) – Jody Scott
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Kathleen Gackle | Kathy Gackle | Kathy Lloyd | Kathleen Llyod - John P. Ryan, as Frank Davis, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John T. Ryan | John Ryan - John Marley, as Mr. Mallory, passed away at age 76 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: John Marlieb - Andrew Duggan, as Dr. Perry, passed away at age 64 in Westwood, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Andy Duggan - Eddie Constantine – Dr. Forest
- James Dixon – Det. Lt. Perkins
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jim Dixon - Dennis O''Flaherty – Dr. Peters (as Dennis O'' Flaherty)
- Melissa Inger (b. February 23, 1965) – Valerie
Sign: Pisces - Jill Gatsby (b. April 15, 1967) – Cindy (as Victoria Jill)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Victoria Jill - Bobby Ramsen (b. February 14, 1929) – Dr. Santo De Silva
Sign: Aquarius - Glenda Young – Lydia
- Lynn Wood – Jody''s Mother
- Greg Cannom – Baby Monster (uncredited)
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