Medusa's Child (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Medusa's Child is a thriller film directed by Larry Shaw, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. Fuming over the departure of his wife Vivian and the cutting of his research funding, crazy nuclear scientist Rogers Henry constructs Medusa, a thermonuclear bomb capable of generating a continent-sized electro-magnetic pulse; such EMP could effectively destroy a computer-based society. He dupes Vivian into bringing it to the Pentagon to exact his final revenge on the government, rigging it so it will explode before its count-down if Vivian's pacemaker isn't within fifteen feet of it. Medusa arms itself in the air aboard Scott Nash's 737 cargo plane, and with Hurricane Sigrid about to hit the coast, nobody wants to let them land. Based on the novel by John J. Nance.
Who’s in it. Medusa's Child stars Vincent Spano as Scott Nash, Lori Loughlin as Dr. Linda McCoy, Gail O'Grady as Vivian Henry and Kevin Dillon as Jerry Carnel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Medusa's Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medusa's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medusa's Child tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medusa's Child (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Medusa's Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Medusa's Child worth watching?
- Medusa's Child holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medusa's Child?
- Medusa's Child stars Vincent Spano, Lori Loughlin, Gail O'Grady, Kevin Dillon and John Glover.
- When was Medusa's Child released?
- Medusa's Child was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.