---
title: "Absurd"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/absurd-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5421
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Absurd (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/absurd-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Absurd is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Metaxa Corporation, Filmirage, Cinema 80. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A priest-doctor hunts a mutant with supernatural regenerative abilities after a medical lab escape."

### Why Watch
- features a supernatural mutant
- includes a chase across locations

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in provided sources
- short synopsis gives minimal context
- Tone & Suitability: The film involves horror elements and a killing spree.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, slasher, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/absurd-1981#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joe D'Amato
- **Networks / Studios**: Metaxa Corporation, Filmirage, Cinema 80

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Eastman** as *Mikos Stenopolis*
- **Annie Belle** as *Emily*
- **Charles Borromel** as *Sgt. Ben Engleman*
- **Katya Berger** as *Katia Bennett*
- **Kasimir Berger** as *Willy Bennett*
- **Hanja Kochansky** as *Mrs. Bennett*
- **Ian Danby** as *Mr. Bennett*
- **Ted Rusoff** as *Dr. Kramer*
- **Edmund Purdom** as *Father*
- **Cindy Leadbetter** as *Peggy (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Absurd?
The film is from 1981.

### Q: What genre is Absurd?
It is categorized as a horror film.

### Q: Who is pursued in the story?
A man with supernatural regenerative abilities who escaped from a medical lab is pursued.

### Q: Who is chasing the mutant?
A priest-doctor is chasing him.

### Q: What happens when they reach a small town?
The mutant goes on a killing spree.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Absurd — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5421)
- [Absurd (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurd_(film))
- [Absurd (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/179627-absurd/prehled/)
- [Absurd (1989) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/96735-absurd)
- [Absurdistán (film, 2006) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdist%C3%A1n_(film,_2006))
- [Absurditou proti absurditě (2018) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/164285-absurditou-proti-absurdite)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*