Deep Space (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1988, Deep Space is a horror and science fiction film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 90 minutes. “They created a monster over lunch. Now it's back for dinner...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Secretly engineered and blasted into space by government scientists, a vile monster crash-lands back on Earth and begins killing everyone it encounters. As the death toll rises, veteran cop McLemore bravely steps forward to crush the scary creature.
Who’s in it. Deep Space stars Charles Napier as Det. Ian McLemore, Ann Turkel as Carla Sandbourn, Bo Svenson as Captain Robertson and Ron Glass as Jerry Merris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Deep Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deep Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deep Space tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deep Space (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deep Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deep Space worth watching?
- Deep Space holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Deep Space?
- Deep Space stars Charles Napier, Ann Turkel, Bo Svenson, Ron Glass and Julie Newmar.
- When was Deep Space released?
- Deep Space was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.