RETURN OF THE KILLER SHREWS

The Killer Shrews are back, and only one man remembers how to stop them...or die trying!

2012 · 1h 24m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

A reality TV crew charter a boat to an island for filming, one which the boat's captain had been to before and attacked by giant shrews, more than fifty years earlier.

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What is Return of the Killer Shrews about?

Return of the Killer Shrews is a 2012 American horror film directed by Steve Latshaw about a reality TV crew and their captain who return to an isolated island, only to face mutant killer shrews that have thrived under the care of a mad doctor.

Programmer's Pick

Camp, cleavage, and carnivorous rodents—Return of the Killer Shrews knows exactly what kind of movie it is. The cast dives tooth-first into B-movie territory, and the mutant shrews aren’t the only things chewing scenery. Reality TV, meet reality bites.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Return of the Killer Shrews revisits the monstrous mayhem of the 1959 cult classic with an updated, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Captain Thorne Sherman is reluctantly roped into helping a reality TV crew film on the very same island where he once survived a deadly shrew attack. What should be a simple shoot quickly devolves into chaos as the team discovers that the mutant shrews have not just survived, but flourished, with a little help from a mad doctor. With a colorful cast including original 'Dukes of Hazzard' stars and a campy, monster-movie vibe, this sequel delivers carnivorous creatures, isolated island suspense, and a healthy dose of self-aware fun.

Details & Specs

Director: Steve Latshaw
Writers: Steve Latshaw, Pat Moran, James Best
Release: 2012
Runtime: 1h 24m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Horror
Also Known As: Die blutrünstigen Bestien kehren zurück, Mega Rats - Angriff der Riesenratten