

Spasms
1983-10-28 · 90 min · ★ 4.6
A gigantic serpent is captured on a remote island and shipped to an American college for experimentation.
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- Directors
- William Fruet
- Production companies
- Hyperion Productions
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Peter FondaDr. Tom Brasilian
Oliver ReedJason Kincaid
Kerrie KeaneSuzanne Kincaid
Al WaxmanCrowley
Miguel FernandesMendez
Marilyn LightstoneDr. Claire Rothman
Angus MacInnesDeacon Tyrone
Laurie BrownAllison
Gerard ParkesCaptain Novack
Denis SimpsonAbo Shaman / Choreographer
Barry FlatmanReporter
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