Blue Monkey (Green Monkey) (Insect) (Invasion of the Bodysuckers) (1987)
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This slick throwback to the giant-mutant-insect movies of the 1950's has built a small reputation solely on its irrelevant title -- the film contains no monkeys, blue or otherwise -- which confused both reviewers and viewers alike. (This dilemma was solved in its second video incarnation, under… More This slick throwback to the giant-mutant-insect movies of the 1950's has built a small reputation solely on its irrelevant title -- the film contains no monkeys, blue or otherwise -- which confused both reviewers and viewers alike. (This dilemma was solved in its second video incarnation, under the more honest title Insect.) The story begins when a gardener becomes infected with a plant-borne insect larva, which he disgorges upon his arrival at the County Memorial Hospital. When the bug-baby ingests a large dose of growth hormone called NAC-5 (hospitals are always leaving that stuff around where bugs can get at it), it immediately bulks up to the size of a bulldozer. The plot quickly shifts into Alien mode, as scientists, police (namely wild-eyed cop Steve Railsback) and hospital personnel creep down the hospital's labyrinthine corridors in search of the insectoid monster, which they hope to destroy with conveniently-provided experimental laser equipment before it can test the capacity of the maternity ward with a few million larvae. Despite the lurid promotional materials (showing pretty nurses SCREAMING IN HORROR!!), the story is played quite straight -- more of an homage to films like Them! than a parody of same -- and benefits from good performances (John Vernon is great as the hospital director), a tight script and a strong emphasis on suspense and action from director William Fruet. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- William Fruet
- Genres
- Horror
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 1, 1987 Wide
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Cast
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Steve Railsback
as Detective Jim Bishop
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Gwynyth Walsh
as Dr. Rachel Carson
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Susan Anspach
as Dr. Judith Glass
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John Vernon
as Roger Levering Hospital Administrator
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Joe Flaherty
as George Baker
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Robin Duke
as Sandra Baker
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Don Lake
as Elliot Jacobs Entomologist
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Sandy Webster
as Fred Adams Repairman
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Helen Hughes
as Marwella Harbison Greenhouse Owner
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Joy Coghill
as Dede Wilkens
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Philip Akin
as Anthony Rivers
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Cynthia Belliveau
as Alice Bradley
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Michael Caruana
as Technician
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Jane Dingle
as Desk Nurse
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Bill Lake
as Paramedic
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Marsha Moreau
as Marcy
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Sarah Polley
as Ellen
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Michael J. Reynolds
as HooperAlbert
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Allan Rosenthal
as Dr. Steinberg
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Ivan E. Roth
as The Creature
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Ralph Small
as Security Guard
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Stuart Stone
as Joey
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Peter Van Wart
as Oscar Willets
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Nathan Adamson
as Tyrone
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Ursula Balzer
as O.R. Nurse
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Joanne Bates
as Lobby Nurse
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Walker Bonne
as Johnson
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David Clement
as Surgeon
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Laura Dickson
as Desk Nurse
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Reg Dreger
as Policeman
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Dan Lett
as Ted Andrews
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Ken Quinn
as Patient
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Don Ritchie
as Orderly
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Les Rubie
as Rollo Jordan
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Karen Scanlan
as I.S.O. Nurse
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Gina Wilkinson
as Michelle Williams
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Robert Wilton
as Orderly
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Harry Booker
as Bill Clemmins
