C.H.U.D.
"They're not staying down there anymore!"
Originally released in 1984. C.H.U.D. is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Douglas Cheek. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Heard, Daniel Stern, and Christopher Curry
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (299 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.4M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Heard
as George Cooper
Daniel Stern
as A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd
Christopher Curry
as Captain Bosch
Kim Greist
as Lauren Daniels
Laure Mattos
as Flora Bosch
Brenda Currin
as Francine the Landlady
Justin Hall
as Justin
Michael O'Hare
as Fuller
Cordis Heard
as Officer Sanderson
Sam McMurray
as Officer Crespi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Revenue
- $3,412,497
Production Companies
- C.H.U.D. Productions
- New World Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed C.H.U.D.?
C.H.U.D. was directed by Douglas Cheek.
How long is C.H.U.D.?
C.H.U.D. has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was C.H.U.D. released?
C.H.U.D. was released on August 31, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in C.H.U.D.?
The main cast of C.H.U.D. includes John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist, Laure Mattos.
Is C.H.U.D. worth watching?
C.H.U.D. has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 299 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.