Blue Monkey movie poster

Blue Monkey

"THEY BREED. THEY HATCH. THEY KILL. Maybe it's just a phase they're going through."

September 25, 1987 1h 36m 4.9/10 (38 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Blue Monkey is a horror/science fiction film. directed by William Fruet.

Starring Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, and John Vernon

Synopsis

While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 25, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (38 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Mithras

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Monkey about?

While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering ...

Who directed Blue Monkey?

Blue Monkey was directed by William Fruet.

How long is Blue Monkey?

Blue Monkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Blue Monkey released?

Blue Monkey was released on September 25, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blue Monkey?

The main cast of Blue Monkey includes Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, John Vernon, Joe Flaherty, Robin Duke.