The Incubus (1982)

29% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
25% of users liked it
(1,205 ratings)

A series of brutal rapes and murders have begun occurring in a small town. Teenager, Tim (Duncan McIntosh), has had horrible dreams and fears he is the murderer, especially since many of his friends have been victims. The town doctor, Sam Cordell (John Cassavetes), and the sheriff, Hank (John… More A series of brutal rapes and murders have begun occurring in a small town. Teenager, Tim (Duncan McIntosh), has had horrible dreams and fears he is the murderer, especially since many of his friends have been victims. The town doctor, Sam Cordell (John Cassavetes), and the sheriff, Hank (John Ireland), discover the community has a dark past involving Satanism. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: John Hough
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Horror

In Theaters: Sep 3, 1982 Wide

Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
[A] dreadful, mirthless film.
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk
it forces you to constantly wonder whether it's so disturbing because it was meant to be ... or if it because of ineptitude on the filmmaker's part.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
underscored, underedited, and underacted

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Ken S

Ridiculously over directed, but not without some really nice moments. Cinematography was unusually rich and creative. The story is total rubbish, and everyone outside of Cassavetes is as well.