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Parasite

R1h 25m1982Charles Band
IMDb: 4.1/10Rotten: 15%
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"You will not feel the terror until you experience the movie!"

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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What is Parasite (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in Parasite?

Parasite stars Robert Glaudini (Dr. Paul Dean), Demi Moore (Patricia Welles), Luca Bercovici (Ricus), James Davidson (Wolf the Merchant), Al Fann (Collins). The film was directed by Charles Band.

How long is Parasite?

Parasite has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated R.

Is Parasite worth watching?

Parasite holds an IMDb rating of 4.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 15. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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