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C.H.U.D. (1984)
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31 August 1984 (USA)
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Ugly. Slobbering. Ferocious. Carnivorous. more
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A rash of bizarre murders in New York City seems to point to a group of grotesquely deformed vagrants living in the sewers...
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Still more horror screenings for Halloween etc.
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 9:59 AM, PDT)
Before the Oscars, They Belonged to Us, Part 2
(From Dread Central. 25 February 2009, 2:52 AM, PST)
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 9:59 AM, PDT)
Before the Oscars, They Belonged to Us, Part 2
(From Dread Central. 25 February 2009, 2:52 AM, PST)
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Poorly made but fun 80's trash!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Heard | ... | George Cooper |
 | Daniel Stern | ... | A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd |
| Christopher Curry | ... | Captain Bosch |
 | Kim Greist | ... | Lauren Daniels |
| Laure Mattos | ... | Flora Bosch |
| Brenda Currin | ... | Francine the Landlady |
| Justin Hall | ... | Justin |
| Michael O'Hare | ... | Fuller |
| Cordis Heard | ... | Officer Sanderson |
| Vic Polizos | ... | Hays |
| Eddie Jones | ... | Chief O'Brien |
| Sam McMurray | ... | Officer Crespi |
| Frank Adu | ... | Interrogation Cop |
| Ruth Maleczech | ... | Mrs. Monroe |
| J.C. Quinn | ... | Murphy |
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88 min | USA:96 min (director's cut)
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Color (TVC)
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Iceland:16 |
Italy:T (VHS rating) |
Australia:M (DVD rating) |
Australia:R (original rating) |
France:-12 |
UK:18 |
USA:R
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Robert Englund was set to star in the film as Daniel Stern's character but had to drop out due to filming on another sequel on the "A Nightmare On Elm Street" movie series.
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Continuity: At the end of the movie when George Cooper and the Reverend escape from the manhole, they realize that they are trying to be killed by Wilson, the supposed NRC guy. The Reverend finds Captain Bosch lying on the ground who was just shot (by Wilson) and grabs Bosch's gun from his belt. After killing Wilson, a scene is shown with the Reverend kneeling beside Bosch who still has the gun tucked in his belt.
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[the police are returning Mrs. Monroe's bags after interrogation]
Mrs. Monroe: How do I know you didn't take anything?
Officer Crespi: How do I know you didn't give us anything?
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Mrs. Monroe: How do I know you didn't take anything?
Officer Crespi: How do I know you didn't give us anything?
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Referenced in "Angel: Quickening (#3.8)" (2001)
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The coolest abbreviation in horror cinema stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers (as well as something else) and refers to hideous monsters with fluorescent eyes that live in the sewers of Soho. Their existence is the result of years of dumping radioactive toxic waste down there and now these monsters are responsible for an incredible amount of missing-persons cases. Everyone in Soho is affected by the city council's cover-up. Soup kitchen owner A.J reports a lot of his homeless friends missing, independent photographer Cooper is begged for help by people who live underground and police captain Bosh has even lost his wife. For some incomprehensible reason, I always loved this trashy 80's film and can't possibly bring myself to spread negative comments on it, no matter how stupid the plot is or no matter how cheesy the make-up effects actually are. For what it's worth, "C.H.U.D" is a hugely entertaining monster film with a couple of atmospheric set pieces and several comical dialogues. Elements that increase the fun-level are a pointless, yet bloody shower sequence and a C.H.U.D who stretches his neck muscles seemly without a specific goal. This poverty row horror production is surprisingly blessed with a great cast! Daniel Stern, John Heard and Christopher Curry all prove they're gifted actors who never got the breakthrough they deserved. Good fun, highly recommended but – whatever you do – keep away from the retarded sequel.