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It Came from the Desert

  • 20172017
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
1.8K
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It Came from the Desert (2017)
A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!
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A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground... Read allA pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marko Mäkilaakso
  • Writers
    • Trent Haaga
    • Marko Mäkilaakso(story)
    • Hank Woon Jr.
  • Stars
    • Harry Lister Smith
    • Alex Mills
    • Vanessa Grasse
  • Director
    • Marko Mäkilaakso
  • Writers
    • Trent Haaga
    • Marko Mäkilaakso(story)
    • Hank Woon Jr.
  • Stars
    • Harry Lister Smith
    • Alex Mills
    • Vanessa Grasse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Harry Lister Smith and Alex Mills in It Came from the Desert (2017)
    Harry Lister Smith and Alex Mills in It Came from the Desert (2017)
    Alex Mills in It Came from the Desert (2017)

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    Harry Lister Smith
    Harry Lister Smith
    • Brian
    Alex Mills
    Alex Mills
    • Lukas
    Vanessa Grasse
    Vanessa Grasse
    • Lisa
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Dr. Renard
    Callum McGowan
    Callum McGowan
    • Tim Guarisco
    Andrew Horton
    Andrew Horton
    • Craig Guarisco
    James Alper
    James Alper
    • Vodka Guy
    Michael Majalahti
    Michael Majalahti
    • Eradicator
    José Varela
    José Varela
    • Jorge
    • (as Jose Varela Garcia)
    Jose Leonardo Garcia Torres
    • Flaco
    Ross Ellis
    Ross Ellis
    • Party Host
    Gregory Rowbottom
    • Brad
    Millie Smith
    • Hot Random Girl
    Aino Sirje
    • Dancer
    Joanas Salin
    • Camper Van Boy
    Claudia Trujillo
    Claudia Trujillo
    • Camper Van Girl
    Kristina Karjalainen
    • Girl in Eradicator Movie
    Ari Savonen
    • Mutant in Eradicator Movie
    • Director
      • Marko Mäkilaakso
    • Writers
      • Trent Haaga
      • Marko Mäkilaakso(story)
      • Hank Woon Jr.
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shot in 20 days in Spain and Finland.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Eradicator: Cheers Boys

    • Crazy credits
      Mid-Credit Scene shows different spots from the underground bunker before fixing on a locked door with a triangular label with "DANGER", "T.H.E.M.-001-X" and "ANT MIND" on their respective sides. Followed by an opening sound after it cut to black.
    • Connections
      Features Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Wasted & Wounded
      written by Arttu Kuosmanen

      performed by Santa Cruz

    User reviews36

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    5/10
    OH MY DEAR GOD!!!!! WTF!!!!
    This movie can not be taken seriously at all. It is all tounge in cheek n deliberately acted over the top n cheesy.

    I can honestly say it was not half bad at all. It is a bit like Tremors with ants instead of giant underground worms.

    All actors acted appropriately for the over the top fun fest it was. The characters were deliberately unlikeable and so annoyingly camp.

    The ants were decent enough special effects for the quality and budget of the film.

    The ending was ok but predictable.

    I recommend this movie if you like camp humour n ott acting n creature features.
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    • jhmoondance
    • Nov 14, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2018 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Finland
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Оно пришло из пустыни
    • Filming locations
      • Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • AMP International
      • Cinemaware
      • Oy Bufo Ab
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €400,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1

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