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Tentacles

"It's Turning the Beach ... Into a Buffet!"

February 25, 1977 1h 42m 4.6/10 (116 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Tentacles is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis.

Starring John Huston, Shelley Winters, and Bo Hopkins

Synopsis

Several people disappear from and at the sea. Their bodies are found gnawed to the skeleton, even the marrow is missing. The scientists have no idea which animal could do such things. Dr. Turner begins to suspect that the company which builds a tunnel beneath the bay might have poisoned the environment and caused an octopus to mutate to giant dimensions...

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 25, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
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User Rating 4.6/10 Mixed (116 votes)
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Budget $750K Production budget
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Box Office $3M 4.0x return
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Budget
$750,000
Revenue
$3,000,000

Production Companies

  • American International Pictures
  • Esse Ci Cinematografica

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tentacles about?

Several people disappear from and at the sea. Their bodies are found gnawed to the skeleton, even the marrow is missing. The scientists have no idea which animal could do such things. Dr. Turner be...

Who directed Tentacles?

Tentacles was directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis.

How long is Tentacles?

Tentacles has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Tentacles released?

Tentacles was released on February 25, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tentacles?

The main cast of Tentacles includes John Huston, Shelley Winters, Bo Hopkins, Henry Fonda, Delia Boccardo.

Is Tentacles worth watching?

Tentacles has a user rating of 4.6/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.