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"14,000 Years It Has Waited For Us"

1989

1h 32m

4.8(123 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig

Col. Jason Grant

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Ray Tanner

Robert Kurcz

Robert Kurcz

Koreman

Leigh Lombardi

Leigh Lombardi

Mera

Tom Case

Tom Case

Beck

Judy Levitt

Judy Levitt

Intrepid Commander

Reavis Graham

Reavis Graham

Haskell

Reuben Yabuku

Reuben Yabuku

Intrepid Pilot

Doug Childs

Doug Childs

Grant's Son

Mariafae Mytnyk

Mariafae Mytnyk

Research Assistant

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Dyke
Written by: Tex Ragsdale
Produced by: Robert Dyke

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