The Deadly Spawn
“They came to Earth to feed on human flesh!”
When a meteorite touches down in the New Jersey woods carrying a monstrous alien slug, it’s up to four teens to stop it before it’s terrifying brood consumes all life on Earth!
Where to watch The Deadly Spawn in United States
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Shudder Apple TV ChannelClick a service to open The Deadly Spawn there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Deadly Spawn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo | — |
| India | Cultpix | — |
| United Kingdom | Cultpix | — |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, Cultpix, AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Cultpix | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Cultpix | — |
| Spain | Cultpix | — |
| Brazil | Cultpix | — |
| Japan | Cultpix | — |
About The Deadly Spawn
The Deadly Spawn is a 1983 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Douglas McKeown. The cast is led by Charles George Hildebrandt, Tom DeFranco, Richard Lee Porter. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, YouTube TV.
The Deadly Spawn was produced by Filmline and made in United States of America. It was released on April 22, 1983, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Douglas McKeown
- Writers
- Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, Douglas McKeown
- Release date
- April 22, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Filmline
The Deadly Spawn cast & crew
The Deadly Spawn was directed by Douglas McKeown and written by Ted A. Bohus, John Dods, and Douglas McKeown.
The cast features Charles George Hildebrandt as Charles, Tom DeFranco as Pete, Richard Lee Porter as Frankie, Jean Tafler as Ellen, Karen Tighe as Kathy, and James Brewster as Sam.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harvey Birnbaum and it was produced by Ted A. Bohus and Jeff Kimelman.
Is The Deadly Spawn worth watching?
The Deadly Spawn holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 107 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Deadly Spawn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Deadly Spawn
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Cast of The Deadly Spawn
Charles George Hildebrandt
Charles
Tom DeFranco
Pete
Richard Lee Porter
Frankie
Jean Tafler
Ellen
Karen Tighe
Kathy
James Brewster
Sam
Elissa Neil
Barb
Ethel Michelson
Aunt Millie
John Schmerling
Uncle Herb
Judith Mayes
Bunny
Diane Stevens
Nibbs
Darlene Kenley
Hilde
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The Deadly Spawn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Deadly Spawn in United States?
The Deadly Spawn is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo in United States.
▸Is The Deadly Spawn on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Deadly Spawn is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Deadly Spawn in?
The Deadly Spawn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Deadly Spawn?
The Deadly Spawn runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is The Deadly Spawn rated?
The Deadly Spawn is rated R. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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