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Necrophagus (1971)

1971-02-28 · 1h 26m · ES
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Dead beings and a bloodsucking lizard-man populate this atmospheric and bizarre European gothic shocker! A scientist conducts strange experiments on the transmutation of human cells, which involves hibernating bodies and pumping chemicals into the bloodstream. One night he decides to perform these tests on himself and winds up buried in the local cemetery. When he returns to consciousness, the results will leave you screaming!

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Miguel MadridDirector, Writer

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Bill CurranBill CurranMichael SherringtonCatherine EllisonCatherine EllisonLady Anne (as Catharine Ellison)John ClarkJohn ClarkInspector HarrisonMaría Paz MadridMaría Paz MadridBarbara (as Yocasta Grey)Marisa ShieroMarisa ShieroPamelaTitania ClementTitania ClementLilithFrank BrañaFrank BrañaDr. LexterVíctor IsraelVíctor IsraelMr. FowlesBeatriz ElorrietaBeatriz ElorrietaMargaret (as Beatriz Lacy)Antonio Jiménez EscribanoAntonio Jiménez EscribanoDr. KinbergInés MoralesInés MoralesElizabeth (as Senny Green)Rosario RoyoRosario RoyoLady on Train

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Lizard

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Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityLizardPacingShortDirector preference356775Actor preference320512 · 352211 · 103178Country preferenceEs

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What is Necrophagus about?

Dead beings and a bloodsucking lizard-man populate this atmospheric and bizarre European gothic shocker! A scientist conducts strange experiments on the transmutation of human cells, which involves hibernating bodies and pumping chemicals into the bloodstream. One night he decides to perform these tests on himself and winds up buried in the local cemetery. When he returns to consciousness, the results will leave you screaming!

How long is Necrophagus?

Necrophagus has a runtime of 86 minutes.