Eat and Run
Eat and Run

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Eat and Run

1987
Movie
85 min
English

A humanoid alien lands on earth, and soon discovers he likes to eat Italian. Italian people, that is. Incompetent detective McSorely is the only one with a clue about what's going on, and even his grasp of the situation isn't too firm. The rest of the police force thinks he's crazy, while the alien continues sampling the Italian cuisine of New York City.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Mark W. JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Action, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a camping trip become the targets of a mutant cannibalistic family after they stumble upon a hidden operation. The students must fight for their lives against the relentless attackers in a desperate bid for survival in the wilderness.

Critical Reception

Eat and Run is a low-budget B-movie that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release and remains largely obscure. It is typically viewed by genre enthusiasts as a forgettable entry in the 1980s direct-to-video horror landscape, often cited for its weak plot and uninspired execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality.

  • The film struggles with pacing and character development.

  • A forgettable entry in the late 80s slasher subgenre.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Frank Gorshin, best known for playing The Riddler in the 1960s Batman TV series, in a supporting role as a sheriff.

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