---
title: "Moontrap"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/moontrap-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14916
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Moontrap (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/moontrap-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Moontrap is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Magic Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shuttle's recovered gear turns deadly, forcing scientists into a desperate containment."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 80s sci‑fi horror aesthetic
- Tense mystery surrounding alien equipment

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s brief 1h32m length may feel rushed
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers comfortable with horror and sci‑fi themes involving unsettling equipment.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, sci-fi, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/moontrap-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Dyke
- **Networks / Studios**: Magic Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Walter Koenig** as *Col. Jason Grant*
- **Bruce Campbell** as *Ray Tanner*
- **Robert Kurcz** as *Koreman*
- **Leigh Lombardi** as *Mera*
- **Tom Case** as *Beck*
- **Judy Levitt** as *Intrepid Commander*
- **Reavis Graham** as *Haskell*
- **Reuben Yabuku** as *Intrepid Pilot*
- **Doug Childs** as *Grant's Son*
- **Mariafae Mytnyk** as *Research Assistant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Moontrap released?
Moontrap was released in 1989.

### Q: What genres does Moontrap belong to?
It is classified as horror and science fiction.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Moontrap?
The story follows a Space Shuttle that brings back equipment which begins to behave strangely, prompting scientists to take precautions.

### Q: Is Moontrap a film or a television series?
Moontrap is a feature film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Moontrap — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14916)

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