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C.H.U.D. (Chud) (1984)

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Average Rating: 3.7/10
Reviews Counted: 11
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Release Date: Sep 14, 1984 Wide

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People are disappearing all over the Big Apple. Nobody cares, though, because most of the missing are homeless. But when investigative reporter Murphy (J.C. Quinn) tips off principled photographer George Cooper (John Heard) to a government conspiracy involving the dumping of nuclear waste beneath the streets, Cooper decides to dig a little deeper. Soon he discovers the existence of C.H.U.D.s, or "Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers," derelicts who have become grotesque monsters after

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Douglas Cheek

In Theaters: Sep 14, 1984 Wide

On DVD: Jan 30, 2001

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Cast

John Heard
George Cooper
Kim Greist
Lauren Daniels
Daniel Stern
The Reverend
Christopher Curry
Capt. Bosch
George Martin
Wilson
John Ramsey
Commissioner
Eddie Jones
Chief O'Brien
Frank Adu
Interrogation Cop
Ray Baker
Ad Man
Graham Beckel
Val
Beverly Bentley
Doris
Brenda Currin
Francine
Carey Eidel
C.H.U.D.
Frankie Faison
Parker
Hallie Foote
Waitress
Peter Michael Goetz
Gramps
John Goodman
Cop in Diner
Cordis Heard
Sanderson
John Bedford Lloyd
Shadow
Sam McMurray
Crespi
Mark Mikulski
C.H.U.D.
Michael O'Hare
Fuller
Jon Polito
Newscaster
Vic Polizos
Hays
J.C. Quinn
Murphy
William Joseph Raymond
Victor
Patricia Richardson
Ad Woman
Jay Thomas
Cop in Diner
Gene O'Neill
Jackson
Justin Hall
Justin
Lou Leccese
C.H.U.D.
Ivar Brogger
Gooney NRC Man
Henry Yuk
Coroner
James Dudley
C.H.U.D.
Ruth Maleczech
Mrs. Monroe
Robert Toupin
Benson
Parnell Hall
Judson
Sandford Clark
C.H.U.D.
Shanna Lee Farrell
Cindy
Laure Mattos
Flora Bosch
Rocco Siclari
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Critic Reviews for C.H.U.D. (Chud)

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (9) | DVD (10)

If Woody Allen's Manhattan was a cinematic love song to New York, then surely C.H.U.D. is its hate song!

February 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page

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James O'Ehley

Sci-Fi Movie Page Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page

I wanted to see this movie as a kid, but when I finally did, I was disappointed.

August 12, 2005 Comment

Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

Silly horror film slightly redeemed by a nicely subversive tone.

February 5, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Beware of any movie title that tries to be an acronym.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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For a film with a cheesy, self-explanatory title, the characters are shockingly well-developed and multilayered. A seemingly random attack in the opening actually interlocks with Bosch's rabid motivation in determining the source of the disappearances. George is a cynical photographer whose girlfriend is expecting

October 10, 2011

Cory Taylor

Super Reviewer

I really couldn't get into this movie, most of it was really dull. There were some exciting and bloody scenes, but they're towards the end. The ending is really confusing and stupid, too. Overall, this isn't a good movie, but it could be a lot worse.

October 5, 2011

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

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