The Item (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, The Item is a horror film directed by Dan Clark, running about 100 minutes. “Something is dying to get out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four felons are contacted by an anonymous client via the internet. They are instructed to go to a remote desert island and pick up an "item" and keep it safe for 24 hours. It will then be picked up and they will be paid. However, upon getting it back to their apartment, their curiosity gets the better of them and they decide to investigate their package. They discover that they have a telepathic worm connected to a life support system. The film then disintegrates into a slasher film as one by one the protectors are killed in grisly fashion.
Who’s in it. The Item stars DawnMarie Ferrara as Lauren, Dan Clark as Alex, Dave Pressler as Martin and Dan Lake as Fatty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Item has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Item page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Item tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Item (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Item change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Item worth watching?
- The Item holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Item?
- The Item stars DawnMarie Ferrara, Dan Clark, Dave Pressler, Dan Lake and Ron Fitzgerald.
- When was The Item released?
- The Item was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.