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Writers:
John C. Kruize (screenplay)
John C. Kruize (story)
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Release Date:
August 1984 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
Mankind's Deadliest Threat Will Not Come From The Skies.
Plot:
Two brothers discover that the residents of a small Southern town are being infected by a form of toxic waste, turning them into blood-ravenous zombies. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
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Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Wings Hauser ... Josh Cameron
Bo Hopkins ... Sheriff Will Stewart
Jody Medford ... Holly Pierce
Lee Montgomery ... Mike Cameron
Marc Clement ... Albert Hogue
Cary Guffey ... Billy
Jennifer Warren ... Dr. Myra Tate
Danny Nelson ... Jack
Mary Nell Santacroce ... Mrs. Mapes
Stuart Culpepper ... Mel
Johnny Popwell Sr. ... Captain Tom Dawson
Ralph Redpath ... Vic
Larry Quackenbush ... Harve
Ralph Pace ... Art
Wallace Wilkinson ... Mr. Mitchell
Charles Franzen ... E.P.A. Man
Lit Connah ... Mrs. Miller
Jerry Rushing ... Albert's Gang
Chester Clark ... Albert's Gang
Joshua Lee Patton ... Albert's Gang
Pat Moss ... Penelope Mapes
Tina Kincaid ... Judy Ann
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dale Echols ... Mutant Creature (uncredited)
Lavon Lacey ... Television Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
Joseph Long ... Mutant Creature (uncredited)
Earl Ramsey ... Mutant Creature (uncredited)
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Directed by
John 'Bud' Cardos 
Mark Rosman (replaced by John 'Bud' Cardos) (uncredited)
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
John C. Kruize  screenplay
John C. Kruize  story
Peter Z. Orton  screenplay

Produced by
Nathaniel James Dunn .... associate producer (as Nathaniel J. Dunn)
Henry Fownes .... executive producer
Igo Kantor .... producer
Edward L. Montoro .... executive producer
Dick Clark .... co-producer (uncredited)
 
Original Music by
Richard Band 
 
Cinematography by
Alfred Taylor  (as Al Taylor)
 
Film Editing by
Michael J. Duthie 
 
Art Direction by
Tony Kupersmith 
 
Makeup Department
Eric Fiedler .... makeup artist
Louis Lazzara .... makeup artist
David B. Miller .... special makeup effects
Bruce Zahlava .... assistant makeup artist
 
Production Management
Mel A. Bishop .... executive: Laurelwood (as Mel Bishop)
Nathaniel James Dunn .... production manager (as Nathaniel J. Dunn)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mel A. Bishop .... first assistant director (as Mel Bishop)
Bruce A. Simon .... second assistant director (as Bruce Simon)
 
Art Department
Fred Holloway .... property master
 
Sound Department
Jim Hawkins .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Paul Stewart .... special effects
 
Stunts
Tim Card .... stunts
Scott Dale .... stunt double
Johnny Hagner .... stunts
Hank Lowery .... stunt double
Don Ruffin .... stunt double (as Donald Jones Ruffin)
Lonnie R. Smith Jr. .... stunt coordinator
Lonnie R. Smith Jr. .... stunt double
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Brian Gunter .... gaffer
Brian Q. Kelley .... cinematography support
Denny Mooradian .... key grip
Dick Stewart .... assistant camera
 
Casting Department
Shay Griffin .... casting: Atlanta
Enid L. Kantor .... casting: Hollywood (as Enid Kantor)
 
Other crew
Enid L. Kantor .... production coordinator (as Enid Kantor)
Brandon Pender .... production executive
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mutant (UK) (USA) (video title (working title))
Pestilence (USA) (working title)
The Pestilence (USA) (original script title)
Toxic Waste (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
West Germany:16 | Australia:R | Norway:18 | UK:18 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Norcross, Georgia, USA
Company:
Laurelwood Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to writer John C. Kruize the title was changed to "Mutant" prior to release in an attempt to mimic the success of Alien (1979). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Josh discovers Mike in the basement of Mrs Mape's house, the knife wound and bandage have disappeared from Mike's arm. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Remote Control (1988) more

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User Comments

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Not bad., 30 May 2000
Author: brandon sites (bigpappa1@spinfinder.com) from usa

The citizens of a small town start to disappear, and the few remaining people discover a local toxic company has had a toxic spill that has turned the people into blood thristy mutants or zombies. Technically well made, the story is familar though. Scary and exciting in a few scenes, but the film strives to be scary throughout and misses the mark by a little bit. Still a worth while film, but no classic. 7 out of 10. Also, the effects are good. Available on video as Mutant. It played in theaters as Night Shadows.

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