If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

EPA dumps toxic radioactive waste under the city underground dwelling homeless people into man- eating monsters. Bravo, that, is a darn fine B- Movie plot...though they really weren't human any more so technically were they actually cannibals?Not poorly directed at all, this dirty, gritty little inner-city flick gives you a great feel for a part of big cities and its homeless denizens you rarely see. You could practically smell the urine and filth in the underground scenes/sets, good stuff - makes you curious as to what is really down there beneath there streets of huge old cities. Performances range front great to rough, there are a surprising number of actors who became big names involved, Heard, Stern, John Goodman cameo,Ruth Maleczech, Jay Thomas and many more, someone knew a lot of people! say what you will you won't forget Val! ;) Daniel Stern makes the film, his performance as the ex-con soup kitchen operator is spot on. Sparce, negligible musical score actually works, most scenes don't need it, gives it a more realistic touch. Monsters are great,cheesy special effects- the neck stretching scene, hanging stuffed dog, bravo.Fun all the way through, some actual suspenseful scenes, perfect ending, this film well-deserves a healthy cult status/following!

I admit to having a huge soft spot for C.H.U.D. after seeing it during my formative teenage years. It's a wonderfully atmospheric monster movie that makes up for deficiencies in budget with a gritty vibe and on-the-street look, with the real-life New York locations never looking grubbier or a more fitting place to shoot such a story. It's like the TAXI DRIVER of monster flicks, at least in terms of setting.There's a lot to love about C.H.U.D., although some seem to miss the point. It's not a polished classic in the same class as PREDATOR or RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, no, but the fact that it's so different from those films really makes it stand out. The creatures look cheesy but I still prefer these practical effects to modern-day CGI, and the whole subway/underground setting is portrayed perfectly (for a similar, scarier movie, try the British DEATH LINE with Donald Pleasence).The cast is also a real delight. Instead of the usual buff, poorly acting male model type characters, we get a leading group of character actors who look and feel utterly realistic. Christopher Curry (STARSHIP TROOPERS) is the stressed-out detective investigating his wife's disappearance, John Heard (HOME ALONE) the photographer who comes into contact with something spooky, and Kim Griest (BRAZIL) his wife who's menaced in the shower in one bizarre moment. George Martin's villain is great fun, but the real delight here is the slobby Daniel Stern (also HOME ALONE) in his best screen role, full of character charm and charisma. The characters alone make C.H.U.D. a great film, but add in the great cinematography and conspiracy plotting and you have a classic of its type.

First of all I like 80's movies and this was funny surprise. They have totally different attitude in movies and it doesn't matter if the script is ridiculous.Horrible trailer, don't believe it, just watch the movie if you are fan of this kind of movies. Someone told in reviews that this movie was total crap because "do not try to make it seriously", I disagree totally, those moments were so funny when they had little problems 29831 people disappeared or killed and it was like "okay" lol.Cant say much without spoiling but I sincerely think many will like this one if the genre is okay. Low budget (didn't actually check those facts, just the movie seemed so cheap...) fun, and truly full-length movie, entertaining and funny.Some people just don't like this kinda stuff but i did, 7/10.

A bizarre series of murders in New York City seems to point toward the existence of a race of mutant cannibals living under the streets.This is a pretty good 1980s horror film, though there seem to be fewer elements of horror and more elements of a corrupt government. Always a popular theme, and addressed in sort of a light way here. I do not get the impression that anyone was trying to be critical of the real government or make some kind of political statement. The corruption elements are not unlike the films of Larry Cohen, though here it seems to be simply a plot point rather than what Cohen would have done, making some social commentary on nuclear waste or bureaucracy.What works well is how New York City acts as a character in its own right. The background is often grimy, dirty, unpleasant. Production designer William Bilowit did what he could to keep as much of the shooting on location; the only major set built was the sewer, which was actually constructed inside a 10,000 square foot apartment. (Bilowit is quick to point out, however, that such underground systems really do exist in New York -- one could travel anywhere in the city without seeing daylight.)John Caglione and his crew were brought on to design the creatures. Although Caglione is not the biggest name in makeup and creature design, he already had a solid background with "Saturday Night Live" and Woody Allen, not to mention his work on "Amityville 3", "The Hunger" and "Friday the 13th Part 2". There was a great deal of discussion about just how mutated the CHUDs would be, and there was a tendency to push the boundaries. Caglione has reflected that if they ever got to a "CHUD 6", he would have loved to see how far it could have been pushed.Allegedly, stars Daniel Stern and Christopher Curry were displeased with mystery novelist Parnell Hall's rewritten script, and rewrote it extensively, adding the character of the Reverend and the alternate C.H.U.D. acronym. They claim that about 50% of the finished film is their rewrite and chose to remain uncredited. This is disputed by the producer, who gives Hall all the credit. And there is some indication that Stern and Curry were being sarcastic. Which story is true? Who knows? But regardless, the finished product is pretty great, so I have to thank whoever was the hand behind the pen.As a bonus, we get early appearances by both John Goodman and Jay Thomas as police officers. Goodman is especially interesting because he seems to have a thick accent, which is completely uncharacteristic of him in later roles.The Arrow Video Blu-ray comes loaded with goodies. On top of a great-looking new, high-def transfer, we also have plenty of behind-the-scenes features. Leading the way is an audio commentary (carried over from an earlier release) with director Douglas Cheek, writer Shepard Abbott, and actors John Heard, Daniel Stern and Christopher Curry. While it is mostly them cracking jokes at each other's expense, it may be amusing for fans of the "Mystery Science Theater" brand of commentary. There is a new 20-minute interview with production designer William Bilowit, who had already worked on "Sleepaway Camp", "Creepshow" and "The Prowler" alongside Tom Savini by this point. And Oscar winner John Caglione talks about the changing design of the creatures. The disc also has an extended shower scene, in case you want to see a naked body double. And doing the job that would usually be filled by Sean Clark, horror ambassadors Ted Geoghegan (director, "We Are Still Here") and Michael Gingold (Fangoria) give us a tour of New York City filming locations. This is interesting just for how much New York has changed in thirty years -- it is almost unrecognizable!