Rabid (1977)

You can't trust your mother, your best friend, the neighbor next door…One minute they're perfectly normal, the next…RABID!

Rabid (1977) poster

After undergoing radical surgery for injuries from a motorcycle accident, a young woman develops a retractable, vampiric stinger in her armpit and a thirst for human blood.

Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: René Verzier
Editing: Jean LaFleur
Production: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), Cinema Entertainment Enterprises, Dunning/Link/Reitman Productions, Famous Players
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $530,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror

Keywords

vampire, martial law, montreal, canada, motorcycle crash, murder, motorcycle, epidemic, surgery, rabies, accident, vampiress (female vampire), disgusted

Trailer

Rabid Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rabid about?
After undergoing radical surgery for injuries from a motorcycle accident, a young woman develops a retractable, vampiric stinger in her armpit and a thirst for human blood.
Who directed Rabid?
Rabid was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in Rabid?
Rabid stars Marilyn Chambers, Terri Hanauer, Frank Moore, Joe Silver, Howard Ryshpan, Patricia Gage.
How long is Rabid?
Rabid has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Rabid?
Rabid is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Rabid?
Rabid had a budget of $530,000.
Where was Rabid produced?
Rabid was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Rabid?
The themes of Rabid include: Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror.