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Embryo

  • 1976
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2K
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Embryo (1976)
A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days. All is not well though as the child begins to exhibit some horrific tendencies.
Play trailer1:34
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27 Photos
Body HorrorHorrorSci-Fi

A scientist (Rock Hudson) doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days. All is not well though as the child begins to ... Read allA scientist (Rock Hudson) doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days. All is not well though as the child begins to exhibit some horrific tendencies.A scientist (Rock Hudson) doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days. All is not well though as the child begins to exhibit some horrific tendencies.

  • Director
    • Ralph Nelson
  • Writers
    • Anita Doohan
    • Jack W. Thomas
  • Stars
    • Rock Hudson
    • Barbara Carrera
    • Diane Ladd
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • Anita Doohan
      • Jack W. Thomas
    • Stars
      • Rock Hudson
      • Barbara Carrera
      • Diane Ladd
    • 45User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 1:34
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    Photos27

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    Top Cast18

    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Dr. Paul Holliston
    Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera
    • Victoria Spencer
    Diane Ladd
    Diane Ladd
    • Martha Douglas
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Frank Riley
    Anne Schedeen
    Anne Schedeen
    • Helen Holliston
    John Elerick
    • Gordon Holliston
    Vincent Baggetta
    Vincent Baggetta
    • Collier
    Jack Colvin
    Jack Colvin
    • Dr. Jim Winston
    Joyce Brothers
    Joyce Brothers
    • Dr. Joyce Brothers
    • (as Dr. Joyce Brothers)
    Dick Winslow
    Dick Winslow
    • John Forbes
    Ken Washington
    • Dr. Brink
    Lina Raymond
    • Janet Novak
    Sharri Zak
    • Nurse
    • (as Sherri Zak)
    Joyce Spitz
    Joyce Spitz
    • Trainer
    George Sawaya
    • Policeman
    Hank Robinson
    Hank Robinson
    • Ambulance Attendant
    Chuck Comisky
    • Fireman
    Bob Reynolds
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • Anita Doohan
      • Jack W. Thomas
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    Related interests

    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Body Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      First of two back-to-back sci-fi/horror films for Barbara Carrera, who appeared in the following year's The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977). Both films were produced by Sandy Howard and included three of the same make-up department personnel.
    • Goofs
      Methotrexate, although definitely a powerful drug, is not addictive at all, and an MD would know that.
    • Quotes
      • Frank Riley: [Stunned during the chess match] Hold on! You've played this game before!
    • Crazy credits
      A caption is shown stating that the science of the movie is within our grasp.
    • Connections
      Edited into Pale Moonlight Theater: Embryo (2014)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 21, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El embrión mortífero
    • Filming locations
      • La Cañada-Flintridge, California, USA(Mansion scenes.)
    • Production companies
      • Sandy Howard Productions
      • Plura Service Company
      • Turp Company
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,400,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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