Forbidden Zone

Name: Forbidden Zone
Genre: Music, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1982-03-21
Duration: 1 h 14 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Hervé Villechaize, Susan Tyrrell, Matthew Bright, Gene Cunningham, Marie-Pascale Elfman

1982·Movie·R·74 min·★ 6.2(115)

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A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When lovely exchange student Frenchy slips through the door, the diminuitive King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.

Where to watch Forbidden Zone in United States

Can I watch Forbidden Zone in United States? Yes — you can stream Forbidden Zone in United States on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, and FlixFling, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Forbidden Zone streaming around the world?

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About Forbidden Zone

Forbidden Zone is a 1982 English-language music, comedy and fantasy film directed by Richard Elfman. The cast is led by Hervé Villechaize, Susan Tyrrell, Matthew Bright. It has a runtime of 1h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling.

Forbidden Zone was produced by Hercules Films, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, and Taurus Film and made in United States of America. It was released on March 21, 1982, and carries a R certification.

Director: Richard Elfman
Writers: Matthew Bright, Nicholas James, Nick L. Martinson
Release date: March 21, 1982
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: Hercules Films, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Taurus Film

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Forbidden Zone cast & crew

Forbidden Zone was directed by Richard Elfman and written by Matthew Bright, Nicholas James, and Nick L. Martinson.

The cast features Hervé Villechaize as King Fausto of the Sixth Dimension, Susan Tyrrell as Queen Doris of the Sixth Dimension, Matthew Bright as Squeezit Henderson / René Henderson, Gene Cunningham as Pa Hercules, Marie-Pascale Elfman as Susan B. 'Frenchy' Hercules, and Virginia Rose as Ma Hercules.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Gregory Sandor, and it was produced by Richard Elfman.

Is Forbidden Zone worth watching?

Forbidden Zone holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received music films.

At 1h 14m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music, comedy, and fantasy, Forbidden Zone is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Forbidden Zone

In United States, you can stream Forbidden Zone on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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