HORROR . 1987 . 1h 36m . 4.9/10

Blue Monkey_

"THEY BREED. THEY HATCH. THEY KILL. Maybe it's just a phase they're going through."

While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.

Starring Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, John Vernon
4.9/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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THEY BREED. THEY HATCH. THEY KILL. Maybe it's just a phase they're going through.

While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.

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Cast
Steve Railsback stars as Det. Jim Bishop in Blue Monkey.
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Year context
Blue Monkey was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room wher...
Blue Monkey is a Horror, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Rating
4.9/10 (38 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Blue Monkey about?
While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.
How long is Blue Monkey?
Blue Monkey has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Blue Monkey?
The cast of Blue Monkey includes Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, John Vernon, Joe Flaherty, Robin Duke.
What is the rating of Blue Monkey?
Blue Monkey has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.

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Horror Science Fiction
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