Schlock
"The first musical monster movie in years."
Originally released in 1973. Schlock is a comedy/horror film. directed by John Landis. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Landis, Saul Kahan, and Joseph Piantadosi
Synopsis
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a group of teens stumble on the guilty party: a 20-million-year-old Schlockthropus, an ape-like creature with a sense of the absurd.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (67 votes)
Budget
$60K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000
Production Companies
- Gazotskie Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schlock about?
A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave. As the bodies pile up -- with incriminating banana peels always near by the crime scene -- a ...
Who directed Schlock?
Schlock was directed by John Landis.
How long is Schlock?
Schlock has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Schlock released?
Schlock was released on March 1, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Schlock?
The main cast of Schlock includes John Landis, Saul Kahan, Joseph Piantadosi, Eliza Roberts, Tom Alvich.