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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

This is a lovingly crafted B-movie creature feature in the grand fun/scary tradition of Tremors. Bloodthirsty alien creatures invade the quiet Irish community of Erin Island and begin attacking the locals. The only protection available seems to be booze: high blood-alcohol levels are fatal to the fearsome, multi-tentacled monsters. With no other option, the entire fishing community gathers in a pub to get smashed and prepare for battle. Drinking-to-stay-alive twist aside, the plot is familiar, but Kevin Lehane's deadpan script has plenty of knowing humour, while stars Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley, as the two very different cops (he's a feckless boozer, she's a little uptight) trying to save the day, provide a persuasive romantic backdrop to the mayhem. Tautly directed by Jon Wright (Tormented), beautifully photographed and featuring terrific alien effects that belie the low budget, this ambitious mix of mirth, menace and mutant action is a remarkably offbeat and hugely enjoyable minor gem.

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Credits

Cast

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Garda Ciaran O'SheaRichard Coyle
Garda Lisa NolanRuth Bradley
Dr Adam SmithRussell Tovey

Crew

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DirectorJon Wright

Details

Theatrical distributor
Vertigo Films
Released on
2012-12-21
Languages
English
Guidance
Violence, swearing.
Available on
DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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