Humanoids from the Deep
1980
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Synopsis
After a new cannery introduces scientifically augmented salmon to a seaside town in the Pacific Northwest, a species of mysterious, mutated sea creatures begin killing the men and raping the women.
Humanoids from the Deep (1980) is a 1h 20min horror feature film by Barbara Peeters. After a new cannery introduces scientifically augmented salmon to a seaside town in the Pacific Northwest, a species...
Key facts
Cast
Ann Turkel, Doug McClure, Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub, Anthony Pena, Denise Galik, Lynn Theel, Meegan King
Original language
English
First release
May 1, 1980 (United States)
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video (United States), Warner Home Video International (Italy), New Horizons Home Video (United States)
Setting
California
Filming locations
California
Crew
Screenplay
William Martin
Producer
Martin B. Cohen
Cinematography
Daniel Lacambre
Editing
Mark Goldblatt
Music
James Horner
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- MONSTER FEST 2025 - Feature
- Tokyo International Film Festival 2012 generic - Miscellaneous: Special Presentation
Titles
| Original title | Humanoids from the Deep | English |
| VHS home video title | Monster - Esseri ignoti dai profondi abissi |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. NW4002) | 1980, United States, book box |
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. 4002) | 1984, United States, clamshell |
| VHS | Warner Home Video International (cat. no. WIV99511) | 1989, Italy, clamshell |
| VHS | New Horizons Home Video (cat. no. NH00200) | 1999, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Humanoids From The Deep (Original Soundtrack) - James Horner, Christopher Lennertz (1981) | 3 releases, 1981-2024: Cerberus Records, Shout! Factory, Shout! Studios |
| CD | Humanoids From The Deep (Original Soundtrack) - James Horner, Christopher Lennertz (1981) | 2 releases, 2011-2023: BSX Records, Intrada |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 1, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 3, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Spain | August 25, 1980 |
| Theatrical | France | August 28, 1980 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1980 NW4002 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1984 4002 |
| Home video VHS | Italy | 1989 WIV99511 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1999 NH00200 |
| Home video | France | August 19, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Barbara Peeters, Jimmy Murakami |
| Cast | Ann Turkel, Doug McClure, Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub (Carol Hill), Anthony Pena (Johnny Eagle), Denise Galik (Linda Beale), Lynn Theel (Peggy Larson), Meegan King (Jerry Potter), Breck Costin (Tommy Hill), Hoke Howell (Deke Jensen), Don Maxwell (Dickie Moore), David Strassman (Billy), Greg Travis (Mike Michaels, Radio Announcer), Linda Shayne (Sandy, Miss Salmon), Lisa Glaser (Becky), Bruce Monette (Jake Potter), Amy Barrett (Amy), Shawn Erler (John, Hill Baby), Frank Arnold (Old Man), Jo Williamson (Self on Piano), Henry T. Williams (Bass), Lyle Isom (Banjo), Jonathan Lehan (Fiddle), Rob Bottin (Humanoid (uncredited)), Kent Adamson (Humanoid Killer (uncredited)), Steve Johnson (Humanoid (uncredited)), Larry Wessel (Humanoid Killer (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | William Martin |
| Producer | Martin B. Cohen |
| Executive producer | Roger Corman |
| Cinematography | Daniel Lacambre |
| Editing | Mark Goldblatt |
| Music | James Horner |
| Visual effects | Chris Walas, Roger George |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
