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Residents of an island off the coast of Ireland learn that the only way to survive an invasion of blood-sucking aliens is to stay drunk.

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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 08/01/2013
3/4
Off to the pub! Go to Full Review Ian Buckwalter NPR 07/26/2013
6/10
Wright checks off the expected genre boxes with the gleeful mischief of a gremlin trashing a plane engine. Go to Full Review Jessica Kiang The Playlist 07/19/2013
B
Perfect fodder for a late-night audience, UK/Irish co-production Grabbers, directed by Jon Wright, is a fun ride, and while it doesn't reinvent the "Tremors" and Slither modern-b-movie wheel, it adds a few neat touches to that formula. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 12/03/2020
4/10
Drinking and acting stupid are activities better suited for stereotypical teenagers. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 08/22/2019
Intentionally goofy, and drearily written, your reception of the film will all depend on how high you set your stakes. Go to Full Review Daniel Green CineVue 02/07/2019
4/5
Wright's boisterous, boozy hybrid more than deserves to be placed alongside recent horror-com genre greats. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa L @Agent99 1d It had an original plot, and was well-acted. It had a combination of humor, drama, and sweet romance. It was much better than I thought it would be. See more Hugh M @RT41815749 02/08/2025 As an aficionado of Irish science fiction parodies that dip into the ridiculous,* I really, really loved this film. The premise was great and the drinking scenes greater. Hollywood should take note because after "Grabbers" and "Apocalypse Clown," Ireland has now become the new home of great cinema. *Honestly, I've only seen "Grabbers" and "Apocalypse Clown." See more nick s @Nick_S 12/03/2024 Some of the lead actors were quite capable. I thought the movie started well but after a while it switched to a comedy... wasn't my sense of humour and it really changed the vibe. The story didn't progress in a very cohesive way. See more Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 06/24/2024 Shaun Of The Dead mixed with Tremors. This has an strong cast, pretty good writing, decent comedy and impressive special effects See more Julie B @RT95476105 04/25/2024 Great cast, laughed so much. Highly recommend this movie! See more Susan Wilson E @RT05704503 04/17/2024 Funny smart creative and beautifully shot, this is one of my favorite movies. See more Read all reviews
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Jon Wright

Director

Richard Coyle

Ciarán O'Shea

Ruth Bradley

Lisa Nolan

Russell Tovey

Dr. Adam Smith

Lalor Roddy

Paddy Barrett

David Pearse

Brian Maher

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Movie Info

Synopsis Residents of an island off the coast of Ireland learn that the only way to survive an invasion of blood-sucking aliens is to stay drunk.
Director
Jon Wright
Screenwriter
Kevin Lehane
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Samson Films, Forward Films, Irish Film Board
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 19, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 34m
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