The Johnsons

The Johnsons

1992 · 103 min · ★ 6.0 · Adventure, Horror, Thriller

According to an ancient Indian tale a giant monster embryo residing in a crystal vase is predetermined to fertilize a blue-eyed woman. She will give birth to something evil to unleash horror and destruction upon human kind. Ugly septuplet brothers reproduced within the framework of mysterious genetic experiments terrorize a young innocent girl who seems to be chosen for the sinister predestination.

Directed by Rudolf van den Berg · Written by Roy Frumkes

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