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C.H.U.D.

1984·Movie
1h 36min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic576.1Rotten Tomatoes44%33%
IMDb5.6Metacritic576.1Rotten Tomatoes44%33%

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C.H.U.D. fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

They're not staying down there anymore!

A rash of bizarre murders in New York City seems to point to a group of grotesquely deformed vagrants living in the sewers. A courageous policeman, a photojournalist and his girlfriend, and a nutty bum, who seems to know a lot about the creatures, band together to try and determine what the creatures are and how to stop them.
Creature FeatureSewer HorrorSocial CommentaryUrban DecayGross-Out GoreLow-Budget Cult ClassicNew York CityMutant Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Douglas Cheek, Dawn Freer
Written by:
Parnell Hall, Shepard Abbott
Produced by:
Bonnie Timmermann, Alfonso Tafoya, Andrew Bonime
Composed by:
David A. Hughes

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about C.H.U.D.

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Where can I stream C.H.U.D. legally?

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C.H.U.D. is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is C.H.U.D. worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is C.H.U.D. rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is C.H.U.D.?

1 h 36 min

C.H.U.D. runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on C.H.U.D.?

Critics51
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see C.H.U.D. much the same way.

Was C.H.U.D. a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is C.H.U.D. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch C.H.U.D.?

30ARATBOBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOECESFR+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for C.H.U.D. in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does C.H.U.D. use?

Initialism TitleShower SceneKing of the HomelessNo Plans, No Prototype, No BackupAlien BloodGlowing Eyes of DoomLong NeckBody HorrorObstructive BureaucratWas Once a ManBig ApplesaucePretty in Minkand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for C.H.U.D., including Initialism Title, Shower Scene, King of the Homeless.