Deep Space 1988
"They created a monster over lunch. Now it's back for dinner..."
Fred Olen Ray's 1988 creature feature Deep Space delivers a relentless sci-fi horror experience as a grotesque monster, secretly launched into orbit by government researchers, crash-lands back on Earth and turns a quiet community into a hunting ground.
Director: Fred Olen Ray
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Space (1988) about?
Deep Space tells the story of a grotesque, government-engineered creature that crash-lands on Earth after a space mission goes wrong and begins stalking—and devouring—anyone in its path. A hardened cop takes charge as the death toll rises, leading to a brutal showdown with the unstoppable beast in a small-town nightmare of blood and terror.
Who directed Deep Space?
Deep Space was directed by Fred Olen Ray, a filmmaker known for blending horror, action, and sci-fi into entertaining, low-budget thrillers.
Who stars in Deep Space?
The cast includes Charles Napier as veteran cop Jack McLemore, Ann Turkel, Bo Svenson, Ron Glass, and Julie Newmar in key roles.
Is Deep Space (1988) worth watching?
While Deep Space lacks critical acclaim, its B-movie energy, practical creature effects, and pulpy charm make it a cult favorite for fans of 80s horror and sci-fi. It's not a deep or thoughtful film, but it delivers exactly what its tagline promises—a monster on a killing spree.
How long is Deep Space?
Deep Space runs for 90 minutes.
About Deep Space (1988) — Government-engineered horror lands back on Earth
Fred Olen Ray's 1988 creature feature Deep Space delivers a relentless sci-fi horror experience as a grotesque monster, secretly launched into orbit by government researchers, crash-lands back on Earth and turns a quiet community into a hunting ground. Veteran cop Jack McLemore steps up to face the rampaging beast, but the creature's appetite for destruction only grows with each kill. Bursting with practical effects and a B-movie charm, the film blends cosmic dread with a gritty cop-thriller edge, all wrapped in a neon-soaked night of terror.
Witness a story where science fiction meets small-town panic, anchored by a cast of genre veterans and a director known for delivering slick, low-budget thrills. Deep Space (1988) isn't just about alien horror—it's about the hubris of human ambition and the cost of playing creator. Expect dark humor, explosive action, and a monster with a one-track mind: devour everything in sight.