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Something sinister has come to the shores of Erin Island, unbeknownst to the quaint population of this sleepy fishing village resting somewhere off Ireland’s coast. First, some fishermen go missing. Then there is the rash of whale carcasses suddenly washing up on the beach. When the murders start, it’s up to two mismatched cops – an irresponsible alcoholic and his new partner, a by-the-book woman from the mainland – to protect the townsfolk from the giant, bloodsucking, tentacled aliens that prey upon them. Their only weapon, they discover, is booze. If they want to survive the creatures’ onslaught, everyone will have to get very, very drunk!
In a remote Irish fishing village, the inhabitants discover that the waters are infested with blood-sucking creatures that only come out at night. With the village cut off and an approaching storm, they realize their only hope of survival is to get drunk, as the creatures are repelled by alcohol. This leads to a chaotic and hilarious battle for survival against the monstrous invaders.
Grabbers received generally positive reviews, particularly for its blend of horror and comedy, its creature design, and its spirited performances. Critics often praised its ability to deliver genuine scares while maintaining a lighthearted and entertaining tone, making it a fun creature feature.
A surprisingly fun and effective creature feature that balances scares with laughs.
Praised for its inventive premise and committed cast.
Enjoyed for its charming Irish setting and creature design.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's humor and entertaining creature-feature elements. Many enjoyed the unique concept of using alcohol as a defense mechanism and found the performances engaging. It's often described as a fun, well-executed genre film.
The film's creature design was influenced by the look of a jellyfish, combined with the predatory nature of a viperfish.
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Grabbers is a story set on Erin Island, near a little coastal community of good people; fishermen, workers, drunkards and policemen. One day, something enters earth's atmosphere. It (whatever it is) is clearly at home in the ocean, but also...
Never Mind The Graboids Here’s The Grabbers. Grabbers directed by Jon Wright and written by Kevin Lehane. It stars Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey and Lalor Roddy. Music is by Christian Henson and cinematography by Trevor Forr...
A funny set on stage with a polished photography and FX which should be working great but that lacks the smart dialogues to make a good experience out of it. Just boring.