Deadly Instincts (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1997, Deadly Instincts is a horror and science fiction film directed by Paul Matthews, running about 94 minutes. “It's Time to Prey” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's an invasion of the most personal and terrifying kind. When a meteorite crash lands onto a Boston college campus and an alien beast is released, only one man understands its mission to mate. From the depths of an all girls college, the grotesque monster stalks his prey in a cat-and-mouse chase until the final conflict where only one species can survive.
Who’s in it. Deadly Instincts stars Todd Jensen as Ashley, Samantha Womack as Louise, Oliver Tobias as Moore and Kadamba Simmons as Space Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Deadly Instincts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Instincts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Instincts tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Instincts (1997)?
- In US, Deadly Instincts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Instincts worth watching?
- Deadly Instincts holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Instincts?
- Deadly Instincts stars Todd Jensen, Samantha Womack, Oliver Tobias, Kadamba Simmons and Nigel Harrison.
- When was Deadly Instincts released?
- Deadly Instincts was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.