---
title: "Spontaneous Combustion"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spontaneous-combustion-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39195
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Spontaneous Combustion (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spontaneous-combustion-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spontaneous Combustion is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Black Owl Productions, VOSC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man discovers his parents were subjects in an atomic-weapons experiment before his birth."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique premise involving atomic-weapons experiments
- Combines horror and science fiction genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Runtime is brief at one hour and thirty-seven minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and falls under the horror and science fiction genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/spontaneous-combustion-1990#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tobe Hooper
- **Networks / Studios**: Black Owl Productions, VOSC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brad Dourif** as *Sam*
- **Cynthia Bain** as *Lisa Wilcox*
- **Jon Cypher** as *Dr. Marsh*
- **William Prince** as *Lew Orlander*
- **Melinda Dillon** as *Nina*
- **Dey Young** as *Rachel*
- **Tegan West** as *Springer*
- **Michael Keys Hall** as *Dr. Cagney*
- **Dale Dye** as *General*
- **Dick Butkus** as *Lt. General*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Spontaneous Combustion released?
It was released on 02/23/1990 in the US.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified under Horror and Science Fiction.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
A young man learns his parents were used in an atomic-weapons experiment before his birth, causing unexpected effects.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating mentioned in the sources?
The movie is rated R.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spontaneous Combustion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39195)
- [Živá pochodeň 46% [Spontaneous Combustion] (1989) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/24392-ziva-pochoden)
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