(Linda Hunt) and Dr. Albert Frock (James Whitmore): Key museum staff who assist in the investigation. Production & Style
( Penelope Ann Miller ): An evolutionary biologist who discovers the scientific truth behind the creature. The RelicMovie | 1997
: A massive, chimeric mutant with a mix of primate, reptilian, and insect DNA. It survives by consuming human hypothalamus glands to obtain necessary hormones. Main Cast : (Linda Hunt) and Dr
(1997) is a classic "creature feature" sci-fi horror film that blends a police procedural with a monster hunt. Directed by Peter Hyams, the movie is based on the 1995 best-selling novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. It is most notable for its dark, claustrophobic atmosphere and its central monster, the Kothoga , designed by legendary makeup artist Stan Winston . Core Feature Details : A massive, chimeric mutant with a mix
: The story primarily takes place within the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, which becomes a locked-down hunting ground for the creature during a high-profile gala event.
(Tom Sizemore): A superstitious but pragmatic homicide detective investigating a series of gruesome decapitations.
