Parasite (1982) Horror Sci-Fi
Parasite (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.5/10
Parasite Plot Synopsis:
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus, his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion...
Tagline: Once it gets inside you, it will do anything to get out!
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Parasite Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Production Co.: Full Moon
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Parasite Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 12, 1982, DVD: Jan 11, 2000
Writers: Alan J. Adler, Michael Shoob, Frank Levering
Producers: Charles Band, Michael Wolf, Irwin Yablans
Musicians: Richard Band
Cinematographers: Mac Ahlberg
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Parasite (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Parasite Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Glaudini | ... | Dr. Paul Dean |
| Demi Moore | ... | Patricia Welles |
| Luca Bercovici | ... | Ricus |
| James Davidson | ... | Wolf the Merchant |
| Al Fann | ... | Collins |
| Tom Villard | ... | Zeke |
| Scott Thomson | ... | Chris |
| Cherie Currie | ... | Dana |
| Vivian Blaine | ... | Miss Elizabeth Daley |
| James Cavan | ... | Buddy |
| Joanelle Romero | ... | Bo (as Joannelle Nadine Romero) |
| Freddy Moore | ... | Arn |
| Natalie May | ... | Shell |
| Cheryl Smith | ... | Captive Girl |
| Joel Miller | ... | Town Punk |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Glaudini – Dr. Paul Dean
Also known as: Bob Glaudini - Demi Moore (b. November 11, 1962) – Patricia Welles
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Demi Kutcher - Luca Bercovici (b. February 22, 1957) – Ricus
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Luca Bercovicci | Luca Josef Bercovici - James Davidson – Wolf the Merchant
- Al Fann, as Collins, passed away at age 93 in .
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Al 'Jocko' Fann | Al Jocko Fann - Tom Villard, as Zeke, passed away at age 40 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Scott Thomson (b. October 29, 1957) – Chris
Sign: Scorpio - Cherie Currie (b. November 30, 1959) – Dana
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Cherie Currie Hays | The Runaways - Vivian Blaine – Miss Elizabeth Daley
- James Cavan – Buddy
- Joanelle Romero – Bo (as Joannelle Nadine Romero)
- Freddy Moore – Arn
- Natalie May – Shell
- Cheryl Smith, as Captive Girl, passed away at age 47 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Cheryl Rainbeaux | Cheryl RX Smith | Cheryl Rainbeaux Smith | Rainbeaux Smith - Joel Miller – Town Punk
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