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Deadly Eyes

1982·Movie
1h 27min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes43%28%

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Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Tonight they will rise from the darkness beneath the city... to feed!

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!
80s Creature FeatureCult HorrorGiant Mutated RatsPractical EffectsCampy & Over-the-TopUrban HorrorSurvival ThrillerB-Movie ClassicUnintentional Comedy

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Directed by:
Robert Clouse
Written by:
Charles H. Eglee, James Herbert
Produced by:
Cathy Henderson, Jeff Schechtman, Paul Kahnert
Composed by:
Anthony Guefen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deadly Eyes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadly Eyes legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Deadly Eyes in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Deadly Eyes worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadly Eyes rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Deadly Eyes?

1 h 27 min

Deadly Eyes runs 1 h 27 min.

Will Deadly Eyes make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly cringe comedy.

Is Deadly Eyes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven. Intrigue and spectacle carry it more than its characters do.

Can I half-watch Deadly Eyes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Deadly Eyes good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Deadly Eyes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times. It has some frightening moments.

Will I feel good after watching Deadly Eyes?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Is Deadly Eyes based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadly Eyes?

Critics43
Audiences39

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 39 out of 100, so both groups see Deadly Eyes much the same way.

What language is Deadly Eyes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Deadly Eyes?

6ATBEDEESFRPT

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadly Eyes in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deadly Eyes use?

Mr. FanserviceKarmic DeathMayor PainSuit with Vested InterestsAdaptation Title ChangeSetting UpdateSwarm of RatsMs. FanserviceBadass TeacherHot for TeacherDropped a Bridge on HerBlack Dude Dies Firstand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Deadly Eyes, including Mr. Fanservice, Karmic Death, Mayor Pain.