The Deadly Spawn (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, The Deadly Spawn is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Douglas McKeown, running about 78 minutes. “They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before it’s terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!
Who’s in it. The Deadly Spawn stars Charles George Hildebrandt as Charles, Tom DeFranco as Pete, Richard Lee Porter as Frankie and Jean Tafler as Ellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Deadly Spawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Spawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly Spawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deadly Spawn (1983)?
- In US, The Deadly Spawn is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deadly Spawn worth watching?
- The Deadly Spawn holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deadly Spawn?
- The Deadly Spawn stars Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter, Jean Tafler and Karen Tighe.
- When was The Deadly Spawn released?
- The Deadly Spawn was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.