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Rabid (1977)

โ€œYou can't trust your mother, your best friend, the neighbor next doorโ€ฆOne minute they're perfectly normal, the nextโ€ฆRABID!โ€

6.3/10 ยท 583 votes 1h 31m r HorrorScience-fiction

#22 of 25 films from 1977 #649 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David Cronenberg ยท Written by David Cronenberg

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Overview

A young woman develops a taste for human blood after experimental plastic surgery, and her victims turn into bloodthirsty zombies, leading into a city-wide epidemic.

Cast

Marilyn Chambersas Rose
Terri Hanaueras Judy Glasberg
Frank Mooreas Hart Read
Joe Silveras Murray Cypher
Howard Ryshpanas Dr. Dan Keloid
Patricia Gageas Dr. Roxanne Keloid
Susan Romanas Mindy Kent
Roger Periardas Lloyd Walsh
Lynne Deragonas Nurse Louise
Victor Dรฉsyas Claude LaPointe
Julie Annaas Nurse Rita
Gary McKeehanas Smooth Eddy
Terence G. Rossas Farmer
Miguel Fernandesas Man in Cinema

Facts

Release dateApril 8, 1977
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1977 average of 111 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$530,000
IMDbtt0076590

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Questions

How long is Rabid?
Rabid runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Rabid worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 583 votes, which places it #22 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 16%) and #649 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Rabid?
Rabid was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in Rabid?
Marilyn Chambers as Rose; Terri Hanauer as Judy Glasberg; Frank Moore as Hart Read; Joe Silver as Murray Cypher; Howard Ryshpan as Dr. Dan Keloid; Patricia Gage as Dr. Roxanne Keloid.
What is Rabid rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rabid?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99037.

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