The Being (1981) Horror Sci-Fi

Rated R | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 22m
The Being (1981) Horror Sci-Fi Poster
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The Being Plot Synopsis:


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town"s police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town"s citizenry.

Tagline: The ultimate terror has taken form!

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The Being Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 82 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Sci-Fi
Directors: Jackie Kong
Stars: Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer, Dorothy Malone … (cast list)
Production Co.: Bill Osco Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Being Release Dates Blu-ray: Jun 15, 2021, DVD: May 10, 2018
Producers: Bill Osco, Kent Perkins
Musicians: Don Preston
Cinematographers: Robert Ebinger
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