Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor, also known as The Deadly Spawn II, is an American 1990 science fictionhorror film written and directed by Glenn Takajian and produced by Ted A. Bohus.[2]
The movie follows the harrowing events that unfold after a bio-researcher working at a secretive laboratory is bitten by an alien organism. The alien, originating from outer space, carries a pathogen that begins to transform the researcher into a monstrous, shapeshifting creature. As the infection takes hold, the researcher loses his humanity and succumbs to the alien's influence, becoming increasingly violent and uncontrollable.
The researcher's transformation begins with his first victim, a security guard at the laboratory. The guard is attacked and killed, marking the start of a series of horrifying events. The guard’s daughters, Sherry and Kim Griffen, grow concerned when their father fails to return home or contact them. Worried for his safety, they decide to visit the laboratory to investigate.
Upon arriving at the lab, the sisters discover a nightmarish scene. The facility is in disarray, with signs of destruction and chaos everywhere. They soon learn that their father has fallen victim to the monstrous creature that the researcher has become. As they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the lab, they encounter other survivors, including scientists and staff members, who reveal the true nature of the alien organism and its devastating effects.
The group learns that the alien pathogen not only transforms its host into a monstrous entity but also has the potential to spread rapidly, posing a catastrophic threat to humanity if it escapes the confines of the laboratory. The survivors work together to contain the outbreak, but their efforts are complicated by the creature's increasing aggression and ability to mutate.
As the situation grows more dire, Sherry and Kim are forced to confront the creature directly. The film builds to a tense and action-packed climax as the sisters, along with the remaining survivors, devise a plan to neutralize the monster and prevent the alien infection from spreading beyond the lab.
In the end, the fate of the sisters and the success of their efforts to contain the alien threat remain uncertain, leaving viewers with a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of humanity's encounter with extraterrestrial life.
Cast
Matt Kulis as John Griffen
Patrick Barnes as Brian
Tara Leigh as Sherry Griffen
Dianna Flaherty as Kim Griffen
Katherine Romaine as Nancy Kane
Marcus Powell as Dr. Viallini
Allen Lewis Rickman as Dr. Elliot Stein
George G. Colucci as Dr. Michael Foster (credited as George Gerard)
Tony Gigante as Mitchell
Greg Sullivan as Jarrett
Production
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Following on the moderate success of 1983's The Deadly Spawn, Ted A. Bohus and partner Dr. Ron Giannotto chose to surpass this success with a sequel, but the storyline evolved into something different. Having a slightly larger budget than for 'Spawn', Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor began production in an abandoned Jersey City warehouse with exterior and some interior shots in a Hackensack office building using childhood friends and New Jersey and New York City locals.[3]
Release
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Home media
The producers attempted to secure a theatrical release, but the film was ultimately released straight to video by Vidmark Entertainment on December 15, 1993 after playing at festivals and film markets beginning in 1990.[4][1]Lionsgate re-released the film on October 13, 2003.[5]
Reception
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TV Guide awarded the film 3/5 stars, writing, "The title may sound generic, but Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor is an unusually vivid and accomplished low-budget horror film, a science fiction chiller that stretches its budget well and whips up some solid frights."[6]The Video Graveyard gave the film a negative review, calling it "Effects-laden trash", criticizing the special effects, script, and dialogue.[7]
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