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Island Claws (1980)

PG · 1980-01-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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Mutant crabs with an urge to kill!

A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.

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Ricou BrowningWriterJack CowdenWriterHernan CardenasDirector
Budget
$3.5M

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Top billed cast

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Robert LansingRobert LansingMoodySteve HanksSteve HanksPete AdamsNita TalbotNita TalbotRosieJo McDonnellJo McDonnellJan RainesMartina DeignanMartina DeignanLynnBarry NelsonBarry NelsonDr. McNealTony RigoTony RigoJoeRaymond ForchionRaymond ForchionJeanDick CallinanDick CallinanFrank RainesDolores SandozDolores SandozMargariteFrank SchullerFrank SchullerCoyMal JonesMal JonesAmes

Keywords

Animal attackFloridaDnaGiant animalCrabPower plantSea monsterMarine biologistToxic wasteCoastGiant crab

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionTheme affinityAnimal Attack · Florida · DnaPacingShortDirector preference554270Actor preference265955 · 246728 · 172149Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Island Claws

What is Island Claws about?

A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.

How long is Island Claws?

Island Claws has a runtime of 90 minutes.