Elmer (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Elmer is a komödie, horror and science-fiction film directed by Frank Henenlotter, running about 86 minutes. “Das Grauen hat einen neuen Namen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ein wurmartiger Parasit namens Elmer macht sich an den etwas naiven Brian ran und bietet ihm an, eine Art halluzinogener Flüssigkeit in sein Gehirn zu injizieren, um ihm damit angenehmste, psychedelische Visionen zu verschaffen. Doch leider ahnt Brian nicht, wie schnell er von dem Zeug abhängig wird und bald steht er ganz unter Kontrolle von Elmer. Um den fiesen Parasiten bei Laune zu halten, muss er ihm dessen Lieblingsnahrung besorgen: frisches, menschliches Hirn.
Who’s in it. Elmer stars Rick Hearst as Brian, Jennifer Lowry as Barbara, Gordon MacDonald as Mike and Theo Barnes as Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Elmer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elmer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Elmer (1988)?
- In USA, Elmer is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elmer worth watching?
- Elmer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, horror and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elmer?
- Elmer stars Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald, Theo Barnes and John Zacherle.
- When was Elmer released?
- Elmer was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.