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It's Alive

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1974 | 91 min | Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (65% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 14 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $7 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Larry Cohen

  • John P. RyanFrank Davis
  • Sharon FarrellLenore Davis
  • Andrew DugganThe Professor
  • Guy StockwellBob Clayton
  • James DixonLt. Perkins
  • Michael AnsaraThe Captain
  • Robert EmhardtThe Executive
  • William Wellman Jr.Charley
  • Shamus LockeThe Doctor
  • Nancy BurnettNurse