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Forbidden World (1982)

18 77 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   7 May 1982 (USA)
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In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten lose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.

Director:

Allan Holzman

Writers:

Tim Curnen (screenplay), Jim Wynorski (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jesse Vint ...
Mike Colby
Dawn Dunlap Dawn Dunlap ...
Tracy Baxter
June Chadwick June Chadwick ...
Dr. Barbara Glaser
Linden Chiles ...
Dr. Gordon Hauser
Fox Harris Fox Harris ...
Dr. Cal Timbergen
Raymond Oliver Raymond Oliver ...
Brian Beale
Scott Paulin ...
Earl Richards
Michael Bowen ...
Jimmy Swift
Don Olivera Don Olivera ...
SAM-104
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Storyline

On planet Xarbia, an experimental life form, Subject 20, has been created by an elite group of researchers in hopes of preventing a galactic food crisis. However, when Subject 20 becomes deadly, the best troubleshooter in the Galaxy is called in to investigate. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).  

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Plot Keywords:

Planet | Scientist | Lesbian Subtext | Female Nudity | Space  | See more »

Taglines:

The seed is planted... the nightmare grows See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mutant See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

New World Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Belgium: (video version)  | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

All releases of the film show the same 77 minute cut which was released as FORBIDDEN WORLD, including the theatrical prints. The 2010 DVD release includes the completely uncut version, originally titled MUTANT on the bonus disc. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[Colby is awaken from his hibernation by his android pilot SAM-104]
Mike Colby: Where are we?
SAM-104: Beta zone. There's a pack of food raiders on our tail, sir.
Mike Colby: My hands... are numb.
SAM-104: Concentrate sir, they're closing in!
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Connections

Referenced in Chopping Mall (1986) See more »