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Eco-activists tangle with a radioactive kaiju born from corporate pollution and volcanic fury.

ALIEN FROM THE DEEP

It's gigantic, evil, and invincible. It's the...

1989 · 01:31:00 · NR · Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

Two members of Greenpeace discover that a local factory sheds radioactive waste into an active volcano, which has created a terrifying creature that wreaks havoc in the area.

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What is Alien from the Deep about?

Alien from the Deep is a 1989 Italian horror and science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti about Greenpeace members who discover a factory dumping radioactive waste into a volcano, resulting in the emergence of a monstrous creature.

Details & Specs
Director
Antonio Margheriti
Writer
Tito Carpi
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Das Alien aus der Tiefe, Alien From the Deep, Alien From The Abyss, Original title: Alien degli abissi

The SassyFlix Take

Antonio Margheriti's Alien from the Deep blends eco-hysteria with rubber-suit monster mayhem—think environmental message meets kaiju chaos. With radioactive waste, a volcano, and a creature that looks ready to sue for copyright infringement, this is Italian exploitation at its pulpiest.
From the Vault

Proof that Italian genre cinema never met a Hollywood blockbuster it couldn’t reimagine on a shoestring.

Why Cult

Eco-Horror Mashup

A Greenpeace duo battles corporate pollution and a radioactive creature, giving environmental activism a monster-sized twist.

Margheriti Monster Movie

Directed by Antonio Margheriti, this film delivers practical effects and kaiju spectacle straight from Italy’s exploitation heyday.

Volcano Kaiju Carnage

A toxic stew of radioactive waste and an erupting volcano unleashes a rampaging giant monster, complete with claws and carnage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alien from the Deep about? +

Alien from the Deep follows two Greenpeace members who uncover a factory dumping radioactive waste into a volcano, spawning a monstrous creature.

When was Alien from the Deep released? +

Alien from the Deep was released in 1989.

Who directed Alien from the Deep? +

Alien from the Deep was directed by Antonio Margheriti.

How long is Alien from the Deep? +

Alien from the Deep has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Alien from the Deep? +

Alien from the Deep is a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Alien from the Deep? +

Alien from the Deep is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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