Schlock (film)

Schlock
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Landis
Written byJohn Landis
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert E. Collins
Edited byGeorge Folsey Jr.
Music byDavid Gibson
Distributed byJack H. Harris Enterprises
Release dates
  • December 12, 1973 (1973-12-12) (U.S.)
  • September 17, 1982 (1982-09-17) (West Germany)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60,000 (estimated)

Schlock is a 1973 American comedy horror film written, directed by and starring filmmaker John Landis in his directorial debut.

The film depicts Schlock, an apeman in Southern California. After being attacked in his cave, the apeman wanders into a suburb and falls in love with Mindy Blinerman, an adolescent girl. His love is unrequited and he resorts to kidnapping the damsel in distress.