Deadly Eyes (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, Deadly Eyes is a horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 87 minutes. “Tonight they will rise from the darkness beneath the city... to feed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Corn grain contaminated with steroids produces large rats the size of small dogs who begin feeding on the residents of Toronto. Paul, a college basketball coach, teams up with Kelly, a local health inspector, to uncover the source of the mysterious rat attacks and they eventually try to prevent the opening of a new subway line as well as find the mutant rats nest quickly, or there will be a huge massacre of the entire city!
Who’s in it. Deadly Eyes stars Sam Groom as Paul Harris, Sara Botsford as Kelly Leonard, Scatman Crothers as George Faskins and Cec Linder as Dr. Louis Spenser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Deadly Eyes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Eyes tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Eyes (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Eyes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Eyes worth watching?
- Deadly Eyes holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Deadly Eyes?
- Deadly Eyes stars Sam Groom, Sara Botsford, Scatman Crothers, Cec Linder and Lisa Langlois.
- When was Deadly Eyes released?
- Deadly Eyes was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.