The Killer Shrews

1959·Movie
1h 9min·NR
IMDb4.2

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVPhiloMGM+Kanopy

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The Killer Shrews fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

All that was left after...

Trapped on a remote island by a hurricane, a group discover a doctor has been experimenting on creating half sized humans. Unfortunately, his experiments have also created giant shrews, who when they have run out of small animals to eat, turn on the humans.
Creature FeatureGiant ShrewsRemote IslandHurricaneB-Movie HorrorMad ScientistMonster Attack1950s Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Ray Kellogg, Audrey A. Blasdel
Written by:
Jay Simms, Jay Simms
Produced by:
Ken Curtis, Ben Chapman, Gordon McLendon
Composed by:
Earl Snyder, Gilbert D. Marchant, Harry Bluestone

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Questions about The Killer Shrews

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Where can I stream The Killer Shrews legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloMGM+KanopyHooplaFlixHousePluto TV

The Killer Shrews is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Killer Shrews worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killer Shrews rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Killer Shrews?

1 h 9 min

The Killer Shrews runs 1 h 9 min.

Was The Killer Shrews a box office hit?

Budget$123,000
Box office$1 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $123,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 8.1 times its budget.

What language is The Killer Shrews in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Killer Shrews?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killer Shrews in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Killer Shrews use?

JerkassPay Evil unto EvilMad Scientist's Beautiful DaughterMinimalist CastArtistic License – BiologyShout-OutMad ScientistMacGyveringPower CopyingMy God, What Have I Done?What the Hell Is That Accent?Deadly Scratchand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Killer Shrews, including Jerkass, Pay Evil unto Evil, Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter.

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