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Mutator

Mutator

Scientists created a new life form that only lasted a few hours. The truth is...it's still alive.

1989 1h 31mHorrorScience Fiction

A beast gets loose in a laboratory, killing all in it's way. A former scientist, now working as a custodian tries to stop it.

1.8/5

TMDB score· 16 votes

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Synopsis

A beast gets loose in a laboratory, killing all in it's way. A former scientist, now working as a custodian tries to stop it.

The vibe

scientist

Behind it

John R. BoweyDirectorLynn Rose HigginsWriterRainer LanuschnyCinematography

Cast

Brion JamesBrion JamesDavid Allen
Carolyn Ann ClarkTaylor
Milton Raphael MurillTravers
Brian O'ShaughnessyBrian O'ShaughnessyAxelrod
Embeth DavidtzEmbeth DavidtzJennifer
Greg LatterGreg LatterMurphy

Director

John R. Bowey

Writer

Lynn Rose Higgins

Release date

15 May 1989

Runtime

1h 31m

Studio

Cut Above Productions

Language

English

Countries

South Africa,United States of America

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