
It's Alive Collection
3 movies · 1974–1987
The "It's Alive Collection" is a three-part horror film series created by writer, producer, and director Larry Cohen. Beginning with the original "It's Alive" in 1974 and continuing through "It Lives Again" in 1978 and "It's Alive III: Island of the Alive" in 1987, the collection explores a premise centered on a child who transforms into a dangerous mutant when frightened. The films feature notable talent, including a score composed by Bernard Herrmann, known for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, and makeup and puppet effects by Rick Baker. The series collectively spans 276 minutes of runtime and a total budget of $1,250,000, generating $8,600,000 in revenue across its installments. The films within the collection have a combined revenue of $8,600,000. The "It's Alive Collection" represents a series of horror films released over a period of 13 years. The individual films vary in runtime, with the original "It's Alive" clocking in at 91 minutes, while "It's Alive III: Island of the Alive" has a runtime of 94 minutes. In 2008, a remake titled "It's Alive" was released, further expanding the franchise beyond the original three films.
Franchise cast
James DixonLt. Perkins
Andrew DugganThe Professor
John P. RyanFrank Davis
Jill GatsbyCindyBobby RamsenDr. Santo De Silva
Karen BlackEllen Jarvis
Frederic ForrestEugene Scott
John MarleyMr. Mallory
William WatsonCabot
Robert EmhardtThe Executive
Gerrit GrahamRalston
Macdonald CareyJudge Watson
Dawn WildsmithDancer in Club
Michael MoriartyStephen Jarvis
Eddie ConstantineDr. Forrest
Gladys PortuguesWaitress
Carlos PalominoFirst Cuban
Neal IsraelDr. Brewster
Tony AbatemarcoSecond CubanW. Allen YorkExpectant Father

