Parasite (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1982, Parasite is a horror and science fiction film directed by Charles Band, running about 85 minutes. “You will not feel the terror until you experience the movie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Parasite stars Robert Glaudini as Dr. Paul Dean, Demi Moore as Patricia Welles, Luca Bercovici as Ricus and James Davidson as Wolf the Merchant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Parasite has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasite tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasite (1982)?
- In US, Parasite is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasite worth watching?
- Parasite holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Parasite?
- Parasite stars Robert Glaudini, Demi Moore, Luca Bercovici, James Davidson and Al Fann.
- When was Parasite released?
- Parasite was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.