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Night of the Creeps

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Night of the Creeps
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R,1hr 29min
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August 22, 1986
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TriStar Pictures
Synopsis: Virtually unnoticed during its brief theatrical run, this wildly entertaining horror-comedy achieved healthy cult status following its home-video and cable TV releases. The directorial debut of Fred Dekker (writer of the successful horror parody House), this low-budget effort throws alien monsters, axe-wielding killers, flesh-eating zombies, nudity, and (gasp!) drunken fraternity shenanigans into a blender, spiced with witty one-liners and references to dozens of horror classics (and anti-classics). ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
An under-appreciated gem of campy sci-fi-tinged horror, this effort from director Fred Dekker (The Monster Squad) has everything from a busload of frat-guy zombies to an undead killer puppy to an amusing death by lawnmower rampage that foreshadows Peter Jackson's over-the-top finale to Dead Alive. Not only does director/screenwriter Dekker keep things moving along nicely by offering some exciting and ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Chris Romero
J.C. Hooper
Cynthia Cronenberg
Ray Cameron
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