Creature (1985) VHS 1986 Media Home Entertainment Original Release Sci-Fi Horror
Condition: Pre-Owned
Description
CREATURE (1985) • MEDIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT VHS • 1986 RELEASE • SCIENCE FICTION HORROR
Vintage 1986 Media Home Entertainment VHS release of Creature, the science-fiction horror film directed by William Malone and starring Klaus Kinski, Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Marie Laurin, and Lyman Ward. Originally released theatrically in 1985, the film follows a space expedition that encounters a deadly extraterrestrial life form on Saturn’s moon Titan.
This early Media Home Entertainment edition features the striking original creature artwork against a star-filled background, with the glowing CREATURE title and classic Media logo. The front artwork also promotes the film’s nomination for Best Horror Film of 1984 by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films and its special effects by Doug Beswick.
Title: Creature Original Film Release: 1985 VHS Release: 1986 Format: VHS Language: English Video Standard: NTSC Runtime: 100 minutes Rating: R Genre: Science Fiction / Horror Director: William Malone Writers: William Malone and Alan Reed Executive Producers: Moshe Diamant and Ronnie Hadar Producer: William Dunn Distributor: Media Home Entertainment Catalog Number: M808 Packaging: Original illustrated cardboard slipcase
Cast
Klaus Kinski as Hans Rudy Hofner Stan Ivar as Mike Davison Wendy Schaal as Beth Sladen Marie Laurin as Susan Delambre Lyman Ward as David Perkins Robert Jaffe as Jon Fennel Diane Salinger as Melanie Bryce
American space explorers investigating Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, discover the remains of an ancient alien life form. When the creature is accidentally revived, the expedition becomes a fight for survival against an extraterrestrial predator capable of taking control of its victims.
Creature is a distinctive example of mid-1980s science-fiction horror, combining the influence of films such as Alien with practical creature effects and a claustrophobic deep-space setting. The film’s effects work was led by Doug Beswick, whose credits include Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, a connection prominently advertised on this original VHS artwork.
1986 Media Home Entertainment VHS Edition
This 1986 Media Home Entertainment release features the original black cardboard slipcase with the glowing creature artwork, Media Home Entertainment branding, VHS catalog number M808, and period promotional copy. The back cover identifies the film as Color / 100 Minutes / Rated R.
The cassette retains its original Media Home Entertainment “CREATURE” face label and original title end label. Several vintage inventory and rental-style stickers remain on the cassette, including handwritten and numbered identification stickers, along with an additional yellow sticker on the cassette window. These markings are part of the tape’s previous video-store history and are shown clearly in the photographs.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition. The original cardboard slipcase shows visible age-related wear, including substantial edge and corner wear, surface rubbing, scuffing, small creases, and areas of paper loss along the edges and corners. A bright green circular inventory sticker remains on the spine.
The cassette shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use. The original Media Home Entertainment face and end labels remain attached. Multiple vintage inventory/rental stickers and markings are present on the cassette, including handwritten identification markings and numbered stickers. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition and everything included.
A great collectible for fans of Creature, Klaus Kinski, William Malone, 1980s science-fiction horror, practical creature effects, Media Home Entertainment, and original video-store-era VHS releases. The striking original artwork and surviving rental/inventory markings give this copy strong period character.
Shipping
This VHS will be packed securely and shipped inside a sturdy box with protective packing material to help protect the original packaging during transit. It will not be shipped in a soft mailer.
The exact item pictured is the item you will receive.