Hideous! is a comedy-horror movie from 1997, which tells the story of Dr. Lorca, a collector of unusual biological specimens, and his competition with another curator. This movie dives into unimaginable horrors and suspense when a mutant known as Dr. Lorca comes to life and reawakens an army of rotting aberrations. Hideous!, directed by Charles Band and written by Neal Marshall Stevens, stars Michael Citriniti, Rhonda Griffin, and Mel Johnson Jr.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of Hideous! took place in Romania. The film crew spent time in the country recording scenes from January 23, 1997, to February 10, 1997. The unique landscape and historical landmarks of Romania provided a perfect setting for this comedy-horror film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Citriniti | Dr. Lorca |
| Rhonda Griffin | Elvina Shaw |
| Mel Johnson Jr. | Napoleon Lazar |
| Jacqueline Lovell | Sheila |
| Jerry O’Donnell | Detective Leonard Kantor |
| Andrew Johnston | Martin |
| Mircea Constantinescu | Alf |
| Alexandru Agarici | Dougie |
Trivia and Facts
- Rhonda Griffin, who played in the film, initially refused to shoot nude scenes, so the production had to use a body double for those particular scenes.
- The movie Hideous! was later edited into the Carnage Collection: Forbidden Freaks in 2023.
- A memorable quote from the movie is from Napoleon Lazar, “And what are you doing walking around like that, with no top on?” to which Sheila replies, “I’m free, I’m proud, I’m woman!”.
