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...
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.
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.
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Writer
- Tito Carpi
- Release
- 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Das Alien aus der Tiefe, Alien From the Deep, Alien From The Abyss, Original title: Alien degli abissi
The SassyFlix Take
Proof that Italian genre cinema never met a Hollywood blockbuster it couldn’t reimagine on a shoestring.
Why Cult
A Greenpeace duo battles corporate pollution and a radioactive creature, giving environmental activism a monster-sized twist.
Directed by Antonio Margheriti, this film delivers practical effects and kaiju spectacle straight from Italy’s exploitation heyday.
A toxic stew of radioactive waste and an erupting volcano unleashes a rampaging giant monster, complete with claws and carnage.
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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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