

Parasite
1982-03-12 · 85 min · ★ 4.8
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.
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- Directors
- Charles Band
- Production companies
- Unavailable
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 800,000
- Revenue
- USD 7,000,000
Top Cast
Robert GlaudiniDr. Paul Dean
Demi MoorePatricia Welles
Luca BercoviciRicus
James DavidsonWolf the Merchant
Al FannCollins
Tom VillardZeke
Scott ThomsonChris
Cherie CurrieDana
Vivian BlaineElizabeth Daley
Joanelle RomeroBo
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