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Deadly Eyes
Corn grain contaminated with steroids produces large rats the size of small dogs who begin feeding on the residents of Toronto. Paul, a college basketball coach, teams up with Kelly, a local health inspector, to uncover the source of the mysterious rat attacks and they eventually try to prevent the opening of a new subway line as well as find the mutant rats nest quickly, or there will be a huge massacre of the entire city!
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Plot Summary
In this creature feature, a swarm of mutated rats, driven mad by toxic waste, begins a deadly rampage through Toronto. As the city descends into chaos, a determined exterminator races against time to find a way to stop the intelligent and aggressive rodents before they overwhelm the entire population.
Critical Reception
Deadly Eyes is a schlocky creature feature that garnered mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics appreciated its B-movie charm and the novelty of a killer rat premise, many found the execution lacking in suspense and character development. It has since gained a cult following among fans of animal attack films.
What Reviewers Say
Offers some suspenseful moments with its premise of mutated rats.
Often hampered by low-budget effects and a predictable plot.
Enjoys a cult following for its unique creature-feature concept.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally divided, with some appreciating the film's campy nature and its vintage creature-feature elements, while others find it to be a dated and somewhat uninspired horror film.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring Sammy Davis Jr. in one of his few dramatic acting roles, playing the determined exterminator.
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