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The Intruder Within (1981)

1981-02-20 · 1h 31m · EN
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Terror and death strike as monster preys upon trapped victims!

When drillers on an offshore oil rig dredge up several prehistoric eggs, one man is attacked by what appears to be an unidentified deep-sea creature protecting them. Soon, strange symptoms and behaviors become apparent among the crew and one of the creatures grows to adult-size.

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Peter CarterDirector

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Chad EverettChad EverettJake NevinsJoseph BottomsJoseph BottomsScottJennifer WarrenJennifer WarrenColette BeaudrouxRockne TarkingtonRockne TarkingtonMarkLynda Mason GreenLynda Mason GreenRobynJames HaydenJames HaydenHarry ColmanPaul LarssonPaul LarssonSamMichael HoganMichael HoganChiliMary Ann McDonaldMary Ann McDonaldWilmaMatt CravenMatt CravenPhilEd LaPlanteEd LaPlanteEdMickey GilbertMickey GilbertMickey

Keywords

Prehistoric creatureAntarcticaOil rig Fossil

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityPrehistoric Creature · Antarctica · Oil RigDirector preference321058Actor preference155165 · 148849 · 292809Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about The Intruder Within

What is The Intruder Within about?

When drillers on an offshore oil rig dredge up several prehistoric eggs, one man is attacked by what appears to be an unidentified deep-sea creature protecting them. Soon, strange symptoms and behaviors become apparent among the crew and one of the creatures grows to adult-size.

How long is The Intruder Within?

The Intruder Within has a runtime of 91 minutes.