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The Incubus
For other uses of the word Incubus, see Incubus (disambiguation).
The Incubus is a 1981 horror film directed by John Hough, screenplay by George Franklin and is based on the novel by Ray Russell. It starred John Cassavetes, Kerrie Keane, John Ireland, Helen Hughes, Erin Flannery and Duncan McIntosh. The film also unofficially features the NWOBHM band Samson, in the form of show clips taken from the film Biceps of Steel.
Overview
- Title: The Incubus
- Director: John Hough
- Writer: Based on the novel by Ray Russell
- Studio: Artists Releasing Corporation
- Runtime: 93 Minutes
- Release Date: August 27, 1982
Plot Summary
The film is set in the small community of Galen. Cassavetes is a physician who suddenly comes face to face with a series of grotesque rapes in which the women have all died from massive trauma sustained during the attacks. A young man (McIntosh) has dreams about the attacks and fears that he may be unwittingly responsible for the deaths. But the horrible truth is that an incubus, a sexual demon that preys on women, is now stalking the town.
Cast
Actor / Actress | Role |
---|---|
John Cassavetes | Dr. Sam Cordell |
John Ireland | Hank Walden |
Kerrie Keane | Laura Kincaid |
Helen Hughes | Agatha Galen |
Erin Noble | Jenny Cordell |
Duncan McIntosh | Tim Galen |
Harvey Atkin | Joe Prescott |
Harry Ditson | Lt. Drivas |
Mitch Martin | Mandy Pullman |
Matt Birman | Roy Seeley |
Beverly Cooper | Pru Keaton |
Brian Young | Charlie Prescott |
Barbara Franklin | Mrs. Pullman |
Wes Lee | Mr. Pullman |
Neil Dainard | Ernie Barnes |
Jennifer Leak | Deena Ferrin |
Denise Fergusson | Carolyn Davies |
Jack Van Evera | Matt Davies |
Helene Udy | Sally Harper |
Lisa Bunting | Anita Barnes |
Michelle Davros | Jane Barnes |
Jefferson Mappin | Clem |
James Bearden | Lacey |
Alan Bridle | Interrogator |
Jude Beny | Witch |
Jeremy Hole | Torturer #1 |
Brian Montague | Swimmer |
Dirk McLean | The Incubus |
Bruce Dickinson | Samson lead singer |
Mary Pirie | Marge |
Chris Aylmer | Samson bass player |
Paul Samson | Samson guitarist |
Film Review
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External Links
- This film at Wikipedia
- The Incubus at the IMDb