Rawhead Rex Movie Review 1987

An ancient demon is released from his underground prison in Ireland by a plowing farmer, and begins to decapitate and maim at will. Adapted by Clive Barker from his own short story. But Barker later disowned the film, so make your own judgment.

Distribution

Vestron Video, c/o Artisan Home Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5502, Phone: (310)449-9200, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 89 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Supernatural Horror, Ireland, Adapted from a Story, Books to Film: Clive Barker, Demons & Wizards

Screenplay

Clive Barker

Cast

David Dukes, Kelly Piper, Niall Toibin, Niall O'Brien, Donal McCann, Gladys Sheehan, Cora Lunny, Heinrich von Schellendorf

Cinematography

John Metcalfe

Director

George Pavlou

Music

Colin Towns

Producer

Empire Pictures