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Munchies

  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 23m
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3.9/10
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Munchies (1987)
Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepreneur, kidnaps the creature. What Cecil does not know is that the creature, when chopped up, regenerates into many new creatures -- and are they mean!
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A scientist discovers a strange little creature in a cave. The "munchie" is obviously of extraterrestrial origin, but what he doesn't know is the danger it represents.A scientist discovers a strange little creature in a cave. The "munchie" is obviously of extraterrestrial origin, but what he doesn't know is the danger it represents.A scientist discovers a strange little creature in a cave. The "munchie" is obviously of extraterrestrial origin, but what he doesn't know is the danger it represents.

  • Director
    • Tina Hirsch
  • Writer
    • Lance Smith
  • Stars
    • Harvey Korman
    • Charlie Stratton
    • Nadine Van der Velde
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Tina Hirsch
    • Writer
      • Lance Smith
    • Stars
      • Harvey Korman
      • Charlie Stratton
      • Nadine Van der Velde
    • 29User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman
    • Cecil Watterman…
    Charlie Stratton
    Charlie Stratton
    • Paul Watterman
    • (as Charles Stratton)
    Nadine Van der Velde
    Nadine Van der Velde
    • Cindy
    Alix Elias
    Alix Elias
    • Melvis
    Charlie Phillips
    • Eddie
    Hardy Rawls
    Hardy Rawls
    • Big Ed
    Jon Stafford
    Jon Stafford
    • Dude
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Bob Marvalle
    Wendy Schaal
    Wendy Schaal
    • Marge Mavalle
    Scott Sherk
    • Buddy Holly
    Lori Birdsong
    • Terry
    Traci Huber-Sheridan
    • Amy
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Dr. Crowder
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    Ellen Albertini Dow
    • Little Old Lady
    Jerado Decordovier
    • Old Indian
    • (as Jerado De Cordovier)
    Roberto A. Jimenez
    • Ramon
    Chip Heller
    • Burgerland Manager
    Michael Lee Gogin
    • Burgerland Employee #1
    • Director
      • Tina Hirsch
    • Writer
      • Lance Smith
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    • Trivia
      Nadine Van der Velde previously appeared in Critters (1986) which is also about vicious little monsters.
    • Quotes

      Cecil/Simon: You don't know what L.A.'s like! It's like New Jersey with earthquakes.

    • Connections
      Edited into Lifesavers: The Movie (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Get Even
      Written by Bruce Goldstein, Joel Raney and Steve Gideon

      Published by Golden Rain Productions

      Produced by Bruce Goldstein, Joel Raney and Joe Romersa

      Performed by Bruce Goldstein and Joel Raney

      Copyright © 1987 Golden Rain Productions

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    4/10

    A silly blatant Gremlins ripoff but still 80s style entertaining in 2024

    Ok so this is a mid 80s movie about tiny aliens that multiply but it's not Gremlins.

    When I first watched this I was 12 years old & I really enjoyed it. I remember going to School & telling everyone there is a new Gremlins type movie called Munchies & they have to go see it. So ot does hold fond memories for ne.

    So now it's 2024 & I have managed to track down this movie on DVD. So I am just watched this for the first time in 37 years!

    It's 100% a silly movie, but it can be enjoyed as an adult if u switch your brain to minimum. I found it 80s style entertaining & to sum it up id say its a poor Gremlins ripoff with pervert tiny aliens.

    Its got some neat ideas & some bits are genuinely funny, as in so bad its funny or sometimes just funny.

    So if you can find it, go on give it a watch, I mean the poster & front cover is still superb after all this time.
    • andyjcox
    • Dec 4, 2024
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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los golosos
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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