

Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
Practical Effects
The mutant suit looks like melted Easter candy and regret.
Acting
Martin Landau somehow keeps his dignity. Barely.

Director
Jackie Kong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jackie Kong made this at 24 after her producer husband bet she couldn't direct horror. She later called it 'a learning experience.'
The film was notoriously hard to find for decades until a 2019 restoration, earning it midnight movie cult status.