

Top of the Food Chain
1999-09-11 · 99 min · ★ 5.3
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 ScottDr. Karel Lamonte
Fiona LoewiSandy Fawkes
Tom Everett ScottGuy Fawkes
Nigel BennettMichel O'Shea
Hardee T. LinehamOfficer Gayle
Bernard BehrensMayor Claire
Elisa MoolecherryChris Marlowe
Kathryn KirkpatrickAbby the WitchTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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