It Lives Again (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, It Lives Again is a horror film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 91 minutes. “The monster child returns - but now there are three!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An epidemic of mutant monster babies sweeps America.
Who’s in it. It Lives Again stars Frederic Forrest as Eugene Scott, Kathleen Lloyd as Jody Scott, John P. Ryan as Frank Davis and John Marley as Mr. Mallory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, It Lives Again has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Lives Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Lives Again tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Lives Again (1978)?
- In US, It Lives Again is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Lives Again worth watching?
- It Lives Again holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Lives Again?
- It Lives Again stars Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley and Eddie Constantine.
- When was It Lives Again released?
- It Lives Again was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.