What is The Borrower?
The Borrower is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 16, 1991
- Studios
- The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror
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Overview
The Borrower is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An alien exile must hop bodies to survive on Earth.”
- A quirky blend of sci‑fi, horror and comedy
- Inventive body‑hopping premise
- Directed by John McNaughton
- Violent tone may not suit all viewers
- Runtime is brief at 90 minutes
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat alien stories with dark humor.
Contains violence and horror elements, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of The Borrower?
An alien is punished by being sent to Earth, where he must inhabit new bodies when his current one is damaged.
Who directed The Borrower?
The film was directed by John McNaughton.
When was The Borrower released?
It was released in the United States on August 16, 1991.
What genres does The Borrower belong to?
The movie is classified as science fiction, comedy, and horror.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 90 minutes.