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The Being (1983)

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Runtime: 82 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: The Being is a genetic freak which lurks in a disposal dump, and attacks all in its wake. The hideous creature leaves no survivors as it travels about on a rampage of terror, mutilating and... [More]

Starring: Martin Landau, Jos� Ferrer, Dorothy Malone, Ruth Buzzi

Director: Jackie Kong

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Sep 13, 2005

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Grungy, muddy-looking, and completely beholden to Alien for all its money moments, The Being is Z-grade schlock-slinging at its most obvious.

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09/24/05

Scott Weinberg

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A weak 80s monster flick with Martin Landau of all people.

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