Embryo (1976)

Director:

Ralph Nelson

Writers:

Anita Doohan (writer)
Jack W. Thomas (screenplay)
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Release Date:

21 May 1976 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

From Embryo to woman in 4 and a half weeks.

Plot:

A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days...

Plot Keywords:

Experiment | Scientist | Beautiful Woman | Clone | Breasts

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Rock Hudson	...	Dr. Paul Holliston
Barbara Carrera	...	Victoria Spencer
Diane Ladd	...	Martha Douglas
Roddy McDowall	...	Frank Riley
Anne Schedeen	...	Helen Holliston
John Elerick	...	Gordon Holliston
Vincent Baggetta	...	Collier
Jack Colvin	...	Dr. Jim Winston
Joyce Brothers	...	Herself (as Dr. Joyce Brothers)
Dick Winslow	...	John Forbes
Ken Washington	...	Dr. Brink
Lina Raymond	...	Janet Novak
Sherri Zak	...	Nurse
Joyce Spitz	...	Trainer
George Sawaya	...	Policeman
Hank Robinson	...	Ambulance Attendant
Chuck Comisky	...	Fireman
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bob Reynolds	...	Doctor (uncredited)

Directed by
Ralph Nelson

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Anita Doohan		writer
Jack W. Thomas		screenplay
Jack W. Thomas		story

Produced by
Anita Doohan	....	producer
Michael S. Glick	....	associate producer
Sandy Howard	....	executive producer
Arnold H. Orgolini	....	producer

Original Music by
Gil Melle

Cinematography by
Fred J. Koenekamp

Film Editing by
John A. Martinelli

Casting by
Lea Stalmaster

Production Design by
Joe Alves		(as Joseph Alves Jr.)

Set Decoration by
Phil Abramson

Costume Design by
Moss Mabry

Makeup Department
Edwin Butterworth	....	makeup designer
John Chambers	....	makeup designer
Frank Griffin	....	makeup designer
Lynn Del Kail	....	hair stylist
Mark Reedall	....	makeup artist
Daniel C. Striepeke	....	makeup artist (as Dan Striepeke)
Daniel C. Striepeke	....	makeup designer (as Dan Striepeke)

Production Management
Michael S. Glick	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Gary Credle	....	second assistant director
Michael S. Glick	....	assistant director

Sound Department
Bud Alper	....	sound mixer
George Fredrick	....	sound editor

Special Effects by
Roy Arbogast	....	special effects

Stunts
Everett Creach	....	stunt coordinator
Jerry Brutsche	....	stunts (uncredited)
Kevin N. Johnston	....	stunts (uncredited)
Dick Warlock	....	stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
John Murray	....	key grip
Gene Stout	....	gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sandra Burke	....	wardrobe
Nick Mezzanotti	....	wardrobe

Editorial Department
Scott C. Eyler	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Gil Melle	....	conductor

Transportation Department
James D. Brubaker	....	transportation coordinator (as James Brubaker)

Other crew
Charles R. Brinkman	....	technical advisor (as Charles R. Brinkman III M.D.)
Renee Brown	....	auditor
Cindy Cullen	....	animal trainer (as Cindy James Cullen)
Chip Fowler	....	production coordinator
Bonnie Pendergast	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Plura Service Company
• Sandy Howard Productions

Distributors

• Cine Artists Pictures (1976) (USA) (theatrical)
• Astral Films (1976) (Canada) (theatrical)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1981) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• CFM Filmverhuur (1976) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• Ace Video (USA) (VHS) (as "Created to Kill")
• EastWest Entertainment (2004) (worldwide) (DVD)
• InstantVision (IVL) (2003) (UK) (DVD)
• Mill Creek Entertainment (2007) (USA) (DVD)
• Passport International Entertainment (1999) (USA) (DVD)
• Reel Media International (2004) (worldwide) (video)
• Reel Media International (2007) (worldwide) (all media)
• USA Home Video (II) (1984) (USA) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Maslansky Koenigsgerg  publicity

Also Known As:

Created to Kill (USA) (reissue title)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Netherlands:16 | Australia:M | Norway:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG | West Germany:16

Company:

Plura Service Company

Movie Connections:

Featured in Rock Hudson's Home Movies (1992)

A little out-dated, but still scary

Okay, I admit, the movie theme isn't as frightening now as it might have been in the 70s when the film was made. Still, the movie was an interesting and somewhat disturbing view of a scientific experiment gone wrong.