Evil Spawn (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1987, Evil Spawn is a horror and science fiction film directed by Kenneth J. Hall, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Microbes are brought back to earth via a space probe from Venus. A scientist is using them in experiments on aging, but dies before the work is finished. His assistant approaches an aging actress who is being passed by for the lead roles, and she injects the serum hoping to become young again. When the actress is still passed up for the plum roles, the alien bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug-like alien resulting in a predictable attrition problem amongst her detractors.
Who’s in it. Evil Spawn stars Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman, Drew Godderis as Ross Anderson, Dawn Wildsmith as Evelyn Avery and Fox Harris as Harry Fox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Evil Spawn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Spawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Spawn tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Spawn (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Spawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evil Spawn worth watching?
- Evil Spawn holds an audience score of 3.6 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 Evil Spawn?
- Evil Spawn stars Bobbie Bresee, Drew Godderis, Dawn Wildsmith, Fox Harris and John Terrence.
- When was Evil Spawn released?
- Evil Spawn was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.