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Parasite

Parasite

1982
Horror Science Fiction
85 min R USA
4.839 / 10
4.1 IMDB

Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy it…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Charles Band / Peter Manoogian
Starring
Robert Glaudini / Demi Moore / Luca Bercovici / James Davidson / Al Fann / Tom Villard / Scott Thomson / Cherie Currie

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing suspenseful disturbing tense action-packed unsettling graphic desperate survival chase horror sci-fi

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
May 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of "Parasite" is undeniably chilling: a man infected by his own creation. Robert Glaudini as Paul Dean conveys the physical and psychological toll effectively, making his plight the film's morbid centrepiece. Patricia Welles, played by Demi…

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Liam O'Connell
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

"Parasite" presents a high-stakes scenario with a scientist, Paul Dean, battling a self-inflicted biological nightmare. Robert Glaudini anchors the film with a performance steeped in desperation, while Demi Moore as Patricia Welles offers a grounded presence amidst the…

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Sophia Chen
May 22, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Emerging from the early 80s, "Parasite" offers a surprisingly potent blend of body horror and desperate flight. The central conceit, a man harbouring a deadly parasite, is ingeniously disturbing. Robert Glaudini commits fully to the role of Paul…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 22, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches "Parasite" expecting visceral thrills, and while it delivers moments of unease, the overall impact is blunted. Robert Glaudini's performance as the afflicted Paul Dean is earnest, but the narrative surrounding him feels disjointed. Demi Moore's Patricia…

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Eleanor Vance
May 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown's "Parasite" is a peculiar beast, a creature feature that grafts sci-fi paranoia onto a chase thriller. Robert Glaudini embodies the tormented scientist Paul Dean, grappling with a literal internal horror. Demi Moore, as Patricia Welles, provides…

FAQs

The cast of "Parasite" features a notable group of actors. Robert Glaudini takes on the role of Paul Dean, the scientist at the centre of the film's biological crisis. Patricia Welles is portrayed by Demi Moore, his companion in peril. Other key cast members include Luca Bercovici, James Davidson, and Al Fann, all contributing to the film's ensemble as they navigate the dangerous circumstances.