Reviewing a remake, one can't help but compare it to the original film - in this case "Willard (1971)". While the overarching plot has been changed very little, the remake takes some creative liberties with parts of the story, some for the better and some for the worse. The titular character Willard has been altered to a point where he is almost a caricature of his former self. This in itself is not necessarily…
When the cat's away, the rats will play.
Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.
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Crispin Glover
Willard Stiles
R. Lee Ermey
Mr. Martin
Laura Harring
Cathryn
Jackie Burroughs
Mrs. Stiles
Ashlyn Gere
Ms. Leach
Laara Sadiq
Janice Mantis
William S. Taylor
Mr. Garter
Ty Olsson
Officer Salmon
Gus Lynch
George Foxx
David Parker
Detective Boxer
Edward Horn
Colquitt
Kristen Cloke
Psychiatrist (uncredited)
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FAQ about Willard
What is Willard about?
Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank.…
When was Willard released?
Willard was released in 2003.
What genres does Willard belong to?
Willard is categorised as Horror, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Willard?
The cast of Willard includes Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring, Jackie Burroughs, Ashlyn Gere.