---
title: "Contagion"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/contagion-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 85153
imdb_id: "tt0123733"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Contagion (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/contagion-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Contagion" (1988).
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[1] Contagion (1988). Rating: R 18+. US Release: 03/01/1988. Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller, and Science Fiction. Runtime: 1h 30m. Tagline: "Evil runs deep... and knows no boundaries". Synopsis: A real estate agent is lured to a run-down mansion only to be trapped and tortured by ghosts.
[2] Same as [1].
[3] Discusses a different film: Contagion (2011). Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Cast: Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow. (Ignore this for the 1988 film unless it's relevant, but the prompt asks for the 1988 film).
[4] Contagion (Video 1987).

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Karl Zwicky
- **Networks / Studios**: Premiere Film Marketing, Reef Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Doyle** as *Mark*
- **Nicola Bartlett** as *Cheryl*
- **Ray Barrett** as *Bael*
- **Nathy Gaffney** as *Cleo*
- **Pamela Hawkesford** as *Helen*
- **Jacqueline Brennan** as *Trish*
- **Chris Betts** as *Alec*
- **Michael Simpson** as *Frank*
- **Reg Cameron** as *Henry*
- **Michael McCaffrey** as *Psycho*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Contagion online?
Contagion is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Contagion worth watching?
Contagion holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Contagion and when was it released?
Contagion is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Contagion?
Contagion was directed by Karl Zwicky.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Contagion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85153)
- [Contagion (1988) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85153-contagion)
- [Contagion (2011 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contagion_(2011_film))
- [Contagion (Video 1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123733/fullcredits/)
- [Contagion - Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70185071)
- [Laurence Fishburne - Wikipedia](http://www.laurence-fishburne.com/)

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