Rotten
Parasite is lethargic between its terror scenes, making it a test of patience for all but the fanatical followers of horror cheapies.
Variety Staff, Variety
Parasite
You will not feel the terror until you experience the movie!
1982 · 1h 25m · R
Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
Charles Band
Overview
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it while also trying to avoid Ricus, his rednecks, and an evil government agent named Merchant.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
11%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Uninspired actors intone a banal script, reduced by clumsy pacing to a minimum of suspense.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Rotten
This is a badly acted B movie without much flair for involving its audience.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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