Blue Monkey (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Blue Monkey is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Fruet, running about 96 minutes. “THEY BREED. THEY HATCH. THEY KILL. Maybe it's just a phase they're going through.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.
Who’s in it. Blue Monkey stars Steve Railsback as Det. Jim Bishop, Gwynyth Walsh as Dr. Rachel Carson, John Vernon as Roger Levering and Joe Flaherty as George Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Blue Monkey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Monkey tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Monkey (1987)?
- In US, Blue Monkey is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Monkey worth watching?
- Blue Monkey holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Blue Monkey?
- Blue Monkey stars Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, John Vernon, Joe Flaherty and Robin Duke.
- When was Blue Monkey released?
- Blue Monkey was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.