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Embryo Details

1976

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Starring	Rock Hudson, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall, Barbara Carrera
Director	Ralph Nelson
Genres	Thriller

Embryo

In this science fiction thriller, Rock Hudson tenderly portrays isolated scientist Dr. Paul Holliston, who gets involved doing experiments on a human fetuses and discovers a method to accelerate the process of the fetus growing into a mature adult in just a few days. Barbara Carrera is perfect as Victoria, his not so perfect, perfect looking instant adult female who is Holliston's first success along with a dog. And things only get worse once the "adult" fetus turns into a homicidal psycho and starts looking for a new formula to prevent her from aging any further. In a kind of contemporary science fiction thriller meets THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, director Ralph Nelson manages an effective blend of old and new plot elements. The plot driven screenplay is based on a story by Jack W. Thomas. Diane Ladd turns in a great supporting performance as Martha, Dr. Holliston's jealous housekeeper. The story wasn't filmed until ten years after its inception because producer's allegedly feared that its topic, misfortunes with growth hormones, was too provocative for audiences.

Starring	Rock Hudson, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall, Barbara Carrera, Vincent Baggetta, Jack Colvin, Anne Schedeen, Dick Winslow
Director	Ralph Nelson
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 44 mins
Certificate
Genres	Thriller
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1976 To Rent: DVD: 17 Nov 2003

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- Rather unpleasant mixture of science fiction and old-fashioned horror; slickness can't conceal a total lack of taste.
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  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  This could happen in the near future....... (Yeah right)
  
  Hidden amongst an appalling transfer, dimly lit set and indecipherable scientific babble, lies a decent piece of cinematic trash. Rock Hudson stars has Dr Paul ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Apr 2005 at 09:21
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  Embryo (1976)
  
  Full to the brim with over emotive acting, cheesy dialogue, and a truly unbelievable finale. Amusing.
  
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  - 04 May 2007 at 18:27
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  science fiction gone wrong
  
  I thought this film was hilarious. It shouldn't be taken seriously.
  
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  a good film
  
  keeps you in suspense watched the first tim round still as good
  
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  In this science fiction thriller, Rock Hudson tenderly portrays isolated scientist Dr. Paul Holliston, who gets involved doing experiments on a human fetuses and discovers a method to accelerate the process of the fetus growing into a mature adult in just a few days. Barbara Carrera is perfect as ...