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Top of the Food Chain

1999-09-11 · 99 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · Comedy · Science Fiction

An isolated Canadian town (populated by the weirdest group of people this side of Saturn) has seen its share of problems. First the nut factory closed, then the CATV antenna stopped broadcasting, and now something is gruesomely devouring the townsfolk! Can visiting atomic scientist (and expert on "cool fusion") Dr. Karel Lamonte solve the mystery before everyone disappears?

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Directors
John Paizs
Production companies
Space: The Imagination Station, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, Bedard/Lalonde Amusements
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Campbell ScottCampbell ScottDr. Karel Lamonte
Fiona LoewiFiona LoewiSandy Fawkes
Tom Everett ScottTom Everett ScottGuy Fawkes
Nigel BennettNigel BennettMichel O'Shea
Hardee T. LinehamHardee T. LinehamOfficer Gayle
James AllodiDeputy Dana
Bernard BehrensBernard BehrensMayor Claire
Elisa MoolecherryElisa MoolecherryChris Marlowe
Maggie ButterfieldMrs. Shelley Bathgate
Kathryn KirkpatrickKathryn KirkpatrickAbby the Witch

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