It Lives Again
1978, English. Directed by Larry Cohen.
The "IT'S ALIVE" Baby is Back... Only Now There are Three of Them!
Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as more murderous baby-faced monsters are born. But rather than kill their monstrous offspring during delivery, cursed parents flee to secret incubation hideouts.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.4/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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It Lives Again isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Part of a series
It's Alive: watch order
Cast & crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- Frederic ForrestEugene Scott
- Kathleen LloydJody Scott
- John P. RyanFrank Davis
- John MarleyMr. Mallory
- Eddie ConstantineDr. Forrest
- Andrew DugganDr. Perry
- James DixonDetective Perkins
- Dennis O'FlahertyDr. Peters
- Jill GatsbyCindy
- Bobby RamsenDr. Santo De Silva
- Glenda YoungLydia
- Lynn WoodJody's Mother
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
- Budget
- $750K
- Box office
- $1.5M
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It Lives Again: quick answers
What should I watch before It Lives Again?
Watch It's Alive (1974) first.
What comes after It Lives Again?
Next in the series: It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987).
Is It Lives Again worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Lives Again?
It Lives Again runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does It Lives Again have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Lives Again. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Lives Again parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Lives Again is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Lives Again on?
It Lives Again isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Lives Again?
If you liked It Lives Again, try The Kindred, Resident Evil: Extinction, Daylight's End.
Who directed It Lives Again?
It Lives Again (1978) was directed by Larry Cohen and stars Frederic Forrest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan.