---
title: "It Lives Again"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-lives-again-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28155
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# It Lives Again (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-lives-again-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released by Warner Bros on May 10, 1978, It Lives Again is a 1 hour and 31 minute horror and science fiction film directed by Larry Cohen. The film stars Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley, Andrew Duggan, and Eddie Constantine, and follows cursed parents who flee to secret incubation hideouts to protect their murderous, baby-faced offspring.

The film continues the narrative of maternity wards echoing with the patter of tiny claws as more monstrous children are born. With a runtime of 91 minutes, the horror and science fiction feature presents a chilling scenario where parents choose to hide rather than kill their dangerous newborns.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as murderous baby-faced monsters are born."

### Why Watch
- Features the return of the baby-faced monsters with three of them now on the loose.
- Follows cursed parents who flee to secret incubation hideouts rather than kill their offspring.
- Stars Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley, Andrew Duggan, and Eddie Constantine.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided text does not contain a reason to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a horror and science fiction feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #maternity-horror, #secret-hideouts, #cursed-parents, #monstrous-offspring, #horror-sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream It Lives Again?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database, though specific current streaming services are not detailed in the sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1978 horror and science fiction film featuring a cast that includes Frederic Forrest and John P. Ryan.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
It Lives Again is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [It Lives Again — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28155)
- [It Lives Again 55% (1978) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/278185-it-lives-again)
- [It Lives Again - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Lives_Again)
- [It Lives Again (1978)](https://www.sms.cz/film/it-lives-again)

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