Forbidden World (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Forbidden World is a horror and science fiction film directed by Allan Holzman, running about 77 minutes. “Part alien … part human … all nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.
Who’s in it. Forbidden World stars Jesse Vint as Mike Colby, Dawn Dunlap as Tracy Baxter, June Chadwick as Dr. Barbara Glaser and Linden Chiles as Dr. Gordon Hauser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Forbidden World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden World tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden World (1982)?
- In US, Forbidden World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden World worth watching?
- Forbidden World holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Forbidden World?
- Forbidden World stars Jesse Vint, Dawn Dunlap, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles and Fox Harris.
- When was Forbidden World released?
- Forbidden World was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.