Parasitic (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2012, Parasitic is a horror and science fiction film directed by Tim Martin, running about 79 minutes. “You Are What You Eat” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a strange meteor destroys a communications satellite and crashes into Tampa Bay, a sickly looking fish finds itself the meal of a beautiful nightclub bartender named Val. Moments later, as the bar is closed and locked tight, the infected Val becomes ill and all Hell breaks loose. Hidden from the others, the parasite she has unknowingly eaten rapidly grows, bursting from her throat and becoming the puppet master for the chaos ahead. With no possible way to reach help or escape, the trapped club-goers must fight to survive and plan to destroy the creature before it is let loose into the world.
Who’s in it. Parasitic stars Camille Balsamo as Grace Gillis, Julie Anne as Go Go Dancer, Amanda Beck as Renee and Carrie Carnes as Tiffany, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Parasitic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasitic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasitic tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasitic (2012)?
- In GB, Parasitic is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasitic worth watching?
- Parasitic holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parasitic?
- Parasitic stars Camille Balsamo, Julie Anne, Amanda Beck, Carrie Carnes and Miguel de la Rosa.
- When was Parasitic released?
- Parasitic was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.