---
title: "Hideous!"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hideous-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 53246
imdb_id: "tt0119288"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hideous! (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hideous-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Hideous!" (1997).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Hideous!
Year: 1997
Release Date: 08/26/1997 (US)
Rating: R
Genres: Horror and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 22m
Plot: Dr. Lorca, an eccentric collector of biological oddities, has "acquired" a specimen: a horrible mutant born of toxic sewage. The creature's rightful owner wants it back. The clash is cut short when the specimen comes to life, re-animating an angry, oozing little army of ferocious freaks.
Tagline: Deformed. Depraved. Deadly.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
        Hideous! is a 1997 film classified under the horror and comedy genres. Released in the United States on August 26, 1997, the movie has an R rating and a runtime of

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Band
- **Networks / Studios**: Full Moon Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Full Moon Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Citriniti** as *Dr. Lorca*
- **Rhonda Griffin** as *Elvina*
- **Mel Johnson Jr.** as *Napoleon Lazar*
- **Jacqueline Lovell** as *Sheila*
- **Tracie May** as *Belinda Yost*
- **Jerry O'Donnell** as *Detective Leonard Kantor*
- **Andrew Johnston** as *Martin*
- **Mircea Constantinescu** as *Alf*
- **Alexandru Agarici** as *Dougie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Hideous! worth watching?
Hideous! holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 61 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hideous! and when was it released?
Hideous! is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hideous!?
Hideous! was directed by Charles Band.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hideous! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53246)

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