Larva (film)
Larva is a 2005 science fiction-horror film, directed by Tim Cox, and written by Kenneth M. Badish, Boaz Davidson, David Goodin, Kevin Moore, J. Paul V. Robert and T.M. Van Ostrand.[1] It stars Vincent Ventresca, Rachel Hunter and William Forsythe.[2]
| Larva | |
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| Written by | Boaz Davidson David Goodin Kevin Moore J. Paul V. Robert T.M. Van Onstrand |
| Directed by | Tim Cox |
| Starring | Vincent Ventresca Rachel Hunter William Forsythe |
| Theme music composer | John Dickson |
| Country of origin | United States Germany |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Kenneth M. Badish Boaz Davidson Johnny Martin |
| Cinematography | Stephen Lighthill Dave Rutherford |
| Editors | David Grecu Joe Plenys |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production companies | Nu Image Films Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG Active Entertainment Goldenlight Films Warner Home Video |
| Distributor | Nu Image Films Larva Productions |
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Plot
The film taking place in Host, Missouri about a species of fluke-like parasites that have been mutated after ingesting enhanced cow feed. They infect animals (including humans) from the inside and grow at an enormous rate, bursting out of their hosts when they became adults. They go on a rampage, eating anything in their way until they were all killed in a massive explosion.
Cast
- Vincent Ventresca as Dr. Eli Rudkus
- Rachel Hunter as Hayley Anderson
- William Forsythe as Jacob Long
- David Selby as Fletcher Odermatt
- Robert Miano as Sheriff Lester
- James Daris
- James Sheldon as Johnny
- Zachary Stevens
- Amanda Ianelli
- Jessica Summers
- Holly McWilliams
- Sean Kisner as Milo Turner
- David E. Ornston
- Erron Jay as Deputy
- Sarah Ann Schultz as Barbara
- Kyle Dick
- Brandi Prine as Emily
- Johnathon Prine as Jason
- George Cron as Mortician
- Aimée Flaherty as Nurse
- Nicholas J. Coleman as Patrick
- John Dickson as Tom Ridgeway
- Nathan Grant
- Curtis Harley as Hospital Visitor
- Derek Mitchell as Townsperson
- Terry Mitchell as Townsperson
- Jennifer Lyn Quackenbush as Reporter
- Phillip Secca as Hospital Doctor
- Sarah Spiegel as Announcer
- Mike Strain Jr. as Diner Customer
- John Wilson as Hospital Patient
- Carolyn Woodworth as Sally
- Greg Brock as the grill cook at Host Tender Meats
Production
The film was shot in Missouri in the city of Springfield, Missouri.[3]
Soundtrack
Texas music producer John Dickson composed the score.[4]