On this day March 12 1982 the sci-fi horror film Parasite 3D premiered in theaters. Directed by Charles Band the film starred Robert Glaudini and a young Demi Moore in one of her earliest roles.
Parasite was part of the early 80s resurgence of 3D films and featured a dystopian storyline about a scientist infected with a deadly parasite that grows inside its host. With its mix of body horror and sci-fi elements the film gained a cult following among fans of low budget 80s horror.
80s insight: Parasite was Demi Moore’s first major film role before she became a Hollywood star in the mid 80s.