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C.H.U.D. - Panik in Manhattan

Original title: C.H.U.D.
  • 1984
  • 16
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
14K
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C.H.U.D. - Panik in Manhattan (1984)
HorrorSci-Fi

A bizarre series of sudden disappearances on the streets of New York City seems to point toward something unsavory living in the sewers.A bizarre series of sudden disappearances on the streets of New York City seems to point toward something unsavory living in the sewers.A bizarre series of sudden disappearances on the streets of New York City seems to point toward something unsavory living in the sewers.

  • Director
    • Douglas Cheek
  • Writers
    • Parnell Hall
    • Shepard Abbott
    • Christopher Curry
  • Stars
    • John Heard
    • Daniel Stern
    • Christopher Curry
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Douglas Cheek
    • Writers
      • Parnell Hall
      • Shepard Abbott
      • Christopher Curry
    • Stars
      • John Heard
      • Daniel Stern
      • Christopher Curry
    • 137User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    John Heard
    John Heard
    • George Cooper
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd
    Christopher Curry
    Christopher Curry
    • Captain Bosch
    Kim Greist
    Kim Greist
    • Lauren Daniels
    Laure Mattos
    • Flora Bosch
    Brenda Currin
    Brenda Currin
    • Francine the Landlady
    Justin Hall
    • Justin
    Michael O'Hare
    Michael O'Hare
    • Fuller
    Cordis Heard
    Cordis Heard
    • Officer Sanderson
    Vic Polizos
    Vic Polizos
    • Hays
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Chief O'Brien
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Officer Crespi
    Frank Adu
    • Interrogation Cop
    Ruth Maleczech
    Ruth Maleczech
    • Mrs. Monroe
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Murphy
    Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson
    • Ad Woman
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Ad Man
    • (as Raymond Baker)
    Beverly Bentley
    • Doris
    • Director
      • Douglas Cheek
    • Writers
      • Parnell Hall
      • Shepard Abbott
      • Christopher Curry(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      One of John Goodman's first movie appearances. He plays a Cop in the diner
    • Goofs
      It would be impossible to channel gas into the subway system without it escaping into the air above ground.
    • Quotes

      Captain Bosch: Are you kidding? Your guy's got a camera. Mine's got a flamethrower.

    • Alternate versions
      In the Anchor Bay uncut release, they omitted a line in the telephone booth scene after the grandfather is killed, leaving the little girl behind. The original line was a relative on the other end saying, "Jesus, Fred! What have you've been eating Mexican food, again?"
    • Connections
      Featured in Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/James Taylor (1988)

    User reviews137

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    Brother Can You Spare a Dime
    C.H.U.D. is one of those movies that should be bad because its about subterrainian ground-dwellers that are cannibalistic living in a poor area of New York City. There are no big stars in the film, yet John Heard and Daniel Stern are not nobodies either. The budget for the film was obviously limited, yet, despite these possible criticisms, I was pleasantly surprised after seeing this film. This is a wonderful film filled with tension, good acting, a thoughtful script, witty dialogue, and some creatures that certainly looked pretty scary to me. The basic premise of the film is that homeless folks that live underground have come in contact with radioactive materials which transform them into horrible-looking mutants that go on a rampage and kill men and women for dinner. The creatures look quite impressive. This film also throws some social commentary into the mix as well concerning the ever burgeoning homeless problem as well as the storage of harmful wastes. The acting all around was pretty good with Christopher Curry standing out as a policeman and George Martin as a city official seemingly in charge. Good Stuff Here!
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    5
    • BaronBl00d
    • Apr 17, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • C.H.U.D.
    • Filming locations
      • Jersey City, New Jersey, USA(soup kitchen)
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • C.H.U.D. Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,250,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,654,423
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,762,922
      • Sep 3, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,654,423
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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