**_Monsters in the sewers of the dubious side of Manhattan_** This is a comic booky 80’s creature feature, but it’s not campy. It’s similar to “Alligator” from four years earlier, just with a more compelling story and lacking the occasional laughs. As far as the “compelling story” goes, I wasn’t expecting to be so drawn into it, but I was due to quality writing and fleshed-out characters with a quality cast,…
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.
Top Cast
John Heard
George Cooper
Daniel Stern
A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd
Christopher Curry
Captain Bosch
Kim Greist
Lauren Daniels
Laure Mattos
Flora Bosch
Brenda Currin
Francine the Landlady
Justin Hall
Justin
Michael O'Hare
Fuller
Cordis Heard
Officer Sanderson
Sam McMurray
Officer Crespi
Vic Polizos
Hays
Eddie Jones
Chief O'Brien
Frank Adu
Interrogation Cop
Ruth Maleczech
Mrs. Monroe
J.C. Quinn
Murphy
Frankie Faison
Sgt. Parker
Reviews
This is genuine craftsmanship and a more than adequate story to make you feel engaged in what is happening. The effects are wonderful and highlight how practical effects can give weight to even silly things like these. The movie has aged very well even though New York hardly looks like this anymore but the story isn't outdated and feels strangely and depressingly current. I had a lot of fun watching this even though…
FAQ about C.H.U.D.
What is C.H.U.D. about?
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…
When was C.H.U.D. released?
C.H.U.D. was released in 1984.
What genres does C.H.U.D. belong to?
C.H.U.D. is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in C.H.U.D.?
The cast of C.H.U.D. includes John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist, Laure Mattos.