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Still from It's Alive — It's Alive (1974) — Larry CohenPhotographed by Fenton Hamilton

Poster for It's Alive

Larry Cohen

It's Alive

English / 1974 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Science Fiction Horror

Letterboxd: 3.15/5·14.5K ratings·3.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 58
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70's Horror
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorLarry Cohen

WriterLarry Cohen

CinematographerFenton Hamilton

Composer

Bernard Herrmann

EditorPeter Honess

ProducerLarry Cohen

Cast

John P. Ryanas Frank Davis

Sharon Farrellas Lenore Davis

Andrew Dugganas The Professor

Guy Stockwellas Bob Clayton

James Dixonas Lt. Perkins

Michael Ansaraas The Captain

Robert Emhardtas The Executive

William Wellman Jr.as Charley

Shamus Lockeas The Doctor

Nancy Burnettas Nurse

Daniel Holzmanas Chris

Diana Haleas Secretary

Patrick McAllisteras Expectant Father

W. Allen Yorkas Expectant Father

Gwil Richardsas Expectant Father

Jerry Taftas Expectant Father

Gerald Yorkas Expectant Father

It's Alive (1974) | Criteria