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Boy Eats Girl

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
3.9K
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David Leon in Boy Eats Girl (2005)
A boy declares his love for his girlfriend, only to die the same night. He is brought back to life by his mother as a flesh-craving zombie, who sires more teen undead while trying to control his, appetite for his beloved.
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  • Horror
A boy declares his love for his girlfriend, only to die the same night. He is brought back to life by his mother as a flesh-craving zombie, who sires more teen undead while trying to control... Read allA boy declares his love for his girlfriend, only to die the same night. He is brought back to life by his mother as a flesh-craving zombie, who sires more teen undead while trying to control his, er, appetite for his beloved.A boy declares his love for his girlfriend, only to die the same night. He is brought back to life by his mother as a flesh-craving zombie, who sires more teen undead while trying to control his, er, appetite for his beloved.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
3.9K
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  • Director
    • Stephen Bradley
  • Writer
    • Derek Landy
  • Stars
    • Samantha Mumba
    • David Leon
    • Tadhg Murphy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Bradley
  • Writer
    • Derek Landy
  • Stars
    • Samantha Mumba
    • David Leon
    • Tadhg Murphy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba
    • Jessica
    David Leon
    David Leon
    • Nathan
    Tadhg Murphy
    Tadhg Murphy
    • Diggs
    Laurence Kinlan
    Laurence Kinlan
    • Henry
    Sara James
    • Cheryl
    Mark Huberman
    Mark Huberman
    • Samson
    Sarah Burke
    • Charlotte
    Paul Reid
    Paul Reid
    • Shane
    Jane Valentine
    • Glenda
    Conor Ryan
    • Kenneth
    Deirdre O'Kane
    Deirdre O'Kane
    • Grace
    Doreen Keogh
    Doreen Keogh
    • Mrs. Brumble
    Bryan Murray
    • Mr. Frears
    Denis Conway
    Denis Conway
    • Craig
    Lalor Roddy
    Lalor Roddy
    • Fr. Cornelius
    Gary Lydon
    • Garda Sergeant
    Domhnall Gleeson
    Domhnall Gleeson
    • Bernard
    Elaine Murphy
    • Dympna
    • Director
      • Stephen Bradley
    • Writer
      • Derek Landy
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    • Trivia
      Domhnall Gleeson's film debut.
    • Goofs
      At the start of the film, the car is a 1996 VW Golf with a Dublin registration number. When they pull up outside the house to drop Jess off, the car has changed into a 1993 model with Kildare plates. Later, when the car crashes after they run down Craig, it has changed back into the 1996 Dublin car again.
    • Quotes

      Diggs: Do you have any special powers or anything?

      Nathan: I'm stronger, I'm faster, and I don't feel pain.

      Diggs: Can you fly?

      Nathan: No, Diggs, I can't fucking fly!

      Diggs: Pity.

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Spitting Games
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    User reviews34

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    Mildly interesting, but ultimately doesn't work
    It isn't every day that you get to see a feature film from Ireland. And it especially isn't every day that a feature film from Ireland turns out to be a horror comedy. That's what "Boy Eats Girl" is, but it turns out to be neither fish nor fowl. When it comes to comedy, the movie does have a few mildly humorous moments, but for the most part the movie isn't especially funny - it's either serious or the humor is so low key it almost isn't there. When it comes to horror, the movie does have a few somewhat pleasing bloody moments, particularly the climatic scene that in part rips off the climax of the Peter Jackson film "Dead Alive". But the horror for the most part isn't particularly bloody or chilling to observe. Looking at the comedy and the horror of the movie, I think I see what ultimately sinks the movie - it's directed in a way that lacks bite. The movie is too low key to frighten or induce giggles from the audience. And despite only lasting 80 minutes long, it moves somewhat slowly. It doesn't help that the movie also has a pretty cheap feeling to it, though I guess it looks okay for what had to be a rock bottom budget. The best part of the movie is the cast - they have charm and talent, and you get interested in them even though they are a bit too old to be playing high school students. They make the movie somewhat bearable to watch despite its many shortcomings. I can't recommend the movie, but I'll admit I've seen much worse.
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tatilde dehşet
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Element Films
      • Isle of Man Film
      • Lunar Films
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $130,051
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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