Spasms (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1983, Spasms is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Fruet, running about 90 minutes. “You scream, you expand, you explode. A new source of evil is discovered and is out of control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gigantic serpent is captured on a remote island and shipped to an American college for experimentation.
Who’s in it. Spasms stars Peter Fonda as Dr. Tom Brasilian, Oliver Reed as Jason Kincaid, Kerrie Keane as Suzanne Cavadon and Al Waxman as Warren Crowley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Spasms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spasms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spasms tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spasms (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spasms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spasms worth watching?
- Spasms 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 Spasms?
- Spasms stars Peter Fonda, Oliver Reed, Kerrie Keane, Al Waxman and Miguel Fernandes.
- When was Spasms released?
- Spasms was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.