Night of the Creeps (1986) movie poster

Night of the Creeps (1986)

"The good news is your date is here. The bad news is...He's dead."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 68% (RT: 74%, MC: 62) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorComedyScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (557 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Jason Lively as Christopher 'Chris' Romero
Steve Marshall as James Carpenter 'J.C.' Hooper
Jill Whitlow as Cynthia 'Cindy' Cronenberg
Tom Atkins as Det. Ray Cameron
Wally Taylor as Detective Landis
Allan Kayser as Brad
Bruce Solomon as Sgt. Raimi
Vic Polizos as Coroner
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 557 votes. Critics scored it lower at 68%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Night of the Creeps was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Fred Dekker cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Night of the Creeps is a 1986 horror, comedy, science fiction film directed by Fred Dekker. In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies.

The film has been rated by 557 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Night of the Creeps delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Night of the Creeps (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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