Pet Shop (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pet Shop |
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| Directed by | Hope Perello |
| Produced by | Albert Band Charles Band Debra Dion Pete von Sholly |
| Written by | Brent V. Friedman Mark Goldstein Greg Suddeth |
| Starring | Terry Kiser Marcella Avila Joanne Baron Cody Burger Alfred Dennis Leigh Ann Orsi |
| Music by | Reg Powell |
| Cinematography | Karen Grossman |
| Editing by | Lauren A. Schaffer |
| Distributed by | Moonbeam Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | December 23, 1994 (Australia) March 28, 1995 (United States) |
| Running time | 88 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Pet Shop is an exciting science fantasy film released in 1994. It was made by Moonbeam Entertainment. The movie tells the story of an alien couple who visit Earth. They pretend to be normal humans. Their secret mission involves opening a pet shop.
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What is Pet Shop About?
The film begins with two aliens arriving on Earth. They look like a cowboy and a cowgirl. They buy a local pet shop. Their real plan is to find children to take back to their home planet. They want to sell these children as pets to other aliens.
The Aliens' Secret Identity
The alien couple seems like regular people. But they have a secret feature. They each have a third eye on their forehead. They keep this eye hidden under their hats. This helps them blend in with humans.
Strange Pets and Their Secrets
The aliens start giving away pets for free. They offer these pets to different kids in the town. At first, the pets seem completely normal. But soon, they start to change. These pets are actually aliens themselves. They transform into their true alien forms.
The Kids Discover the Truth
The kids notice something is wrong with their new pets. The pets stop eating regular food. They seem to need special "vitamins" from the pet shop. This makes the kids return to the shop. When they all come back, they start to realize something strange is happening. They soon uncover the aliens' secret plan. The children must then work together to save themselves and their friends.
Who Made the Film?
Pet Shop was directed by Hope Perello. It was produced by Albert Band and Charles Band. The story was written by Brent V. Friedman, Mark Goldstein, and Greg Suddeth. The movie stars actors like Terry Kiser and Cody Burger. The film uses special effects and puppetry to bring the alien creatures to life. It was released in Australia in 1994 and in the United States in 1995.
