Jimmy Quinn is a small-time crook who finds a mysterious nest in the spire of the Chrysler Building. Meanwhile, chaos is breaking out in New York as people have their heads bitten... more
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Horror - Director: William Friedkin, John Boorman, William Peter Blatty, Renny Harlin, Paul Schrader - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
Advantages: well known actors from the early 80's, great scene setting, plot Disadvantages: poor acting in places
Any fan of the 'B' movies will appreciate 'Q' for what it is. Do not watch this movie thinking it is going to be a high budget hollywood blockbuster of a monster movie. The ancient Aztec god Quetzacoatl, a giant flying serpent-bird, is reincarnated by a Manhattan cult and decapitates New Yorkers from its nest atop the Chrysler Building. As detectives David Carradine and Richard Roundtree try to make sense of the myth, petty crook Michael Moriarty ... ...hiding place. Part wonderfully entertaining cop thriller, part old-fashioned monster movie, Much of the acting is hammy despite a pretty good cast including Richard Rowndtree, David Carradine and Michael Moriarty. The effects are obviously low budget and the script is in places diabolical yet somehow this film is a classic Monster pic. The underlying story is as good as any monster flick to this day and with little to work with financially, Cohen ...
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Actor(s): Michael Moriarty, David Carradine, Richard Roundtree, Candy Clark
Director(s): Larry Cohen
Genre: Horror
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 1982
Running Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Jimmy Quinn is a small-time crook who finds a mysterious nest in the spire of the Chrysler Building. Meanwhile, chaos is breaking out in New York as people have their heads bitten off and body parts are seen strewn across the streets...
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): STARZ HOME ENTERTAINMENT; PINNACLE VISION
Release date: 20/06/2005
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: ABD 4432
Barcode: 5060020624186
Screenwriter: Larry Cohen
Music: Larry Cohen
Producer: Larry Cohen
DVD Description
Jimmy Quinn is a small-time crook who finds a mysterious nest in the spire of the Chrysler Building. Meanwhile, chaos is breaking out in New York as people have their heads bitten off and body parts are seen strewn across the streets...
Languages
Main Language: English
Hearing Impaired Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Audio Commentary With Writer Director Larry Cohen, Teaser Trailer, Posters And Stills Gallery, Larry Cohen Biography, Q Memorabilia DVDROM Only
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Dubbing Sound: DTS English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
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