Film

Creepozoids

Name: Creepozoids
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1987
Cast: Linnea Quigley, Ken Abraham, Michael Aranda, Ashlyn Gere, Richard L. Hawkins

Post-apocalyptic
Very dark

A gleefully grimy 1987 creature feature about five Army deserters sheltering in a bunker during apocalyptic times, where the real danger isn't the toxic world outside but something lurking in the dark. Low-budget sci-fi horror with practical monsters, cheap thrills, and Linnea Quigley doing her thing. Perfect if you love bad-movie enthusiasm and practical effects over plot.

TMDb rating

2.2

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