Scared to Death
A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...
Why it matters
A grimy, late-period ’70s creature feature that blends genetic horror with sewer-bound urban dread, delivering practical effects and atmosphere over polish.
- Practical creature effects channel the era’s grimy body horror tradition, with a grotesque mutant stalking dank tunnels.
- A slow-burn detective story that leans into claustrophobia and grime rather than gore or jump scares.
- For fans of ’70s sci-fi horror like *The Thing* and *Mutation*—it’s a lesser-known cousin with a cult grindhouse vibe.
- Rough around the edges but rewarding for those who dig practical effects and urban decay as a breeding ground for nightmares.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
CreatureSerial Killer
