It's Alive (1974) Horror, Sci-Fi Movie - Dir. Larry Cohen

It's Alive (1974) Movie

It's Alive (1974) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Rated PG | Threatrical May 03, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 31m
User Score: 60/100
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  • 8,959 votes, 3.25 / 5 rating (65% score)
  • Overall Score: ☆ 6.50/10
    IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
    Metascore: ☆ 7.2/10

It's Alive Plot Synopsis:

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Synopsis / Plot Summary: The Davies expect a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of k***ing when it"s scared. And it"s easily scared.

Tagline: Whatever it is, it"s alive and deadly.

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It's Alive Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1974 (more 1974 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 91 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Sci-Fi
Horror Genres:  Demons, Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Mutants, Pregnancy, Satanic
Directors: Larry Cohen
Stars: John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, Andrew Duggan, Guy Stockwell, James Dixon … (full cast)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 03, 2017
Production Co.: Alive Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / It's Alive Release Dates In Theaters: May 03, 2017, Blu-ray: May 15, 2018, DVD: Oct 06, 2009
Producers: Larry Cohen, Peter Sabiston, Janelle Webb
Musicians: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematographers: Fenton Hamilton
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It's Alive Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:Character(s)
John P. Ryan...Frank Davies (as John Ryan)
Sharon Farrell...Lenore Davies
Andrew Duggan...The Professor
Guy Stockwell...Bob Clayton
James Dixon...Lt. Perkins
Michael Ansara...The Captain
Robert Emhardt...The Executive
William Wellman Jr....Charley
Shamus Locke...The Doctor
Nancy Burnett...Nurse (as Mary Nancy Burnett)
Patrick McAllister...Expectant Father (as Patrick Macallister)
Daniel Holzman...Chris
Diana Hale...Secretary
Gerald York...Expectant Father
Jerry Taft...Expectant Father
Gwil Richards...Expectant Father
W. Allen York...Expectant Father

Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of IT'S ALIVE Actors

John P. Ryan, as Frank Davies (as John Ryan), passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA. John P. Ryan (born July 30, 1936) in New York City, New York, USA, is a known Actor, Producer.

John P. Ryan Fun Facts:
John P. Ryan is also known as John T. Ryan | John Ryan, Birth Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)

Sharon Farrell's real age is 83. Actor Sharon Farrell from It's Alive is cast as "Lenore Davies." Sharon Farrell (born December 24, 1940) in Sioux City, Iowa, USA, is a known Actress.

Sharon Farrell Fun Facts:
Sharon Farrell is also known as Sharon Forsmo, Birth Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)

Andrew Duggan, as The Professor, passed away at the age of 64 in Westwood, California, USA. Andrew Duggan (born December 28, 1923) in Franklin, Indiana, USA, is a known Actor, Writer.

Andrew Duggan Fun Facts:
Andrew Duggan is also known as Andy Duggan, Birth Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)

Guy Stockwell, as Bob Clayton, passed away at the age of 68 in Prescott, Arizona, USA. Guy Stockwell (born November 16, 1933) in Hollywood, California, USA, is a known Actor.

Guy Stockwell Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)

Actor James Dixon from It's Alive is cast as "Lt. Perkins."

James Dixon Fun Facts:
James Dixon is also known as Jim Dixon, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)

Michael Ansara, as The Captain, passed away at the age of 91 in Calabasas, California, USA. Michael Ansara (born April 15, 1922) in Syria, is a known Actor, Director, Producer.

Michael Ansara Fun Facts:
Michael Ansara is also known as Mike Ansara, Birth Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)

Robert Emhardt, as The Executive, passed away at the age of 80 in Ojai, California, USA. Robert Emhardt (born July 24, 1914) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a known Actor, Soundtrack.

Robert Emhardt Fun Facts:
Robert Emhardt is also known as Bob Emhardt, Birth Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)

Actor William Wellman Jr. from It's Alive is cast as "Charley."

Actor Shamus Locke from It's Alive is cast as "The Doctor."

Actor Nancy Burnett from It's Alive is cast as "Nurse (as Mary Nancy Burnett)."

Actor Patrick McAllister from It's Alive is cast as "Expectant Father (as Patrick Macallister)."

Patrick McAllister Fun Facts:
Patrick McAllister is also known as Patrick Macallister

Actor Daniel Holzman from It's Alive is cast as "Chris."

Actor Diana Hale from It's Alive is cast as "Secretary."

Actor Gerald York from It's Alive is cast as "Expectant Father."

Actor Jerry Taft from It's Alive is cast as "Expectant Father."

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