They Crawl
A computer whiz named 'Bean' is among several people found dead with strange striations, odd puncture wounds and missing internal organs. Bean's brother Ted teams up with detective Gina to get to the bottom of it. With the help of a computer hacker, they find a blueprint that reveals the killer who has been terrorizing the city...a rampaging posse of genetically mutated cockroaches!
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Plot Summary
A group of people find themselves trapped in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where they are stalked by a mysterious, insect-like creature. As they try to survive the night, they uncover the horrifying secrets of the institution and the creature's origin.
Critical Reception
Released direct-to-video, 'They Crawl' received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot unoriginal and its scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many criticizing the film's low budget and reliance on creature-feature tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on typical monster movie clichés.
- The creature effects are unconvincing and detract from any potential tension.
- Lacks a compelling narrative and memorable characters.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'They Crawl' is scarce, but generally indicates disappointment with its predictable storyline and unoriginal monster design, failing to deliver on the horror promised.
Fun Fact
Director Tobe Hooper, known for 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'Poltergeist', directed 'They Crawl' relatively late in his career, with many critics viewing it as a less significant entry in his filmography.
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