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C.H.U.D. poster
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Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.3 / 100
1984·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 28m

C.H.U.D.

“They're not staying down there anymore!”

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.

Above the Line
Douglas Cheek·DirectorParnell Hall·ScreenplayShepard Abbott·StoryPeter Stein·Director of PhotographyDavid A. Hughes·Original Music ComposerClaire Simpson·Editor
Cast
John Heard·George CooperDaniel Stern·A.J. 'The Reverend' ShepherdChristopher Curry·Captain BoschKim Greist·Lauren DanielsLaure Mattos·Flora BoschBrenda Currin·Francine the LandladyJustin Hall·JustinMichael O'Hare·FullerCordis Heard·Officer SandersonSam McMurray·Officer Crespi
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Douglas Cheek·DirectorDawn Freer·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Parnell Hall·ScreenplayShepard Abbott·Story
Camera· 1
Peter Stein·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Claire Simpson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David A. Hughes·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Jorge Luis Toro·Art DirectionWilliam Bilowit·Production DesignJennifer Lax·Costume DesignEd Fountain·Construction CoordinatorSonja Roth·Assistant Art Director
Production· 4
Andrew Bonime·ProducerLarry Abrams·Executive ProducerBonnie Timmermann·CastingAlfonso Tafoya·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Susan Giammusso·HairstylistGene Hartline·Stunt DoubleJery Hewitt·Stunt DoubleHarry Madsen·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
61.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
29%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 173%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A14
#464654
#FFFFFF
Mood
Ominous, Scary
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for C.H.U.D. features a dark and ominous scene. In the foreground, a manhole cover is partially lifted, revealing a monstrous creature with glo”

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Key Elements
Manhole CoverMonster
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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