Borserie it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Foreverisacastironmess Something toxic and ravenous is lurking beneath the Big Apple and it's up to a police captain, a photographer, and a "paranoid hippy", to expose the dirty government secret that's been popping out for a bite to eat before it's too late! C.H.U.D. is one interesting and different 80s monster movie to me for a few reasons. The opening scene of the lone woman walking the dog down a dark and deserted city street in the middle of the night until a manhole cover opens itself and something monstrous and unseen quickly drags her down into the sewer, really sets the tone for the rest of the movie and really captured my young imagination and stuck with me, there's something primordially frightening about that kind of scene. It also had one of those kinds of VHS covers that was very memorable and caught the eye and was fascinating along with the title. I like how they give the classic acronym a more realistic definition in the story. It totally hits that special gritty New York 80s vibe and atmosphere which always worked just as well with crooks or a monster horror slant like in Q: The Winged Serpent, Maniac Cop or Alligator to name but a few. The underground scenes in particular have a terrifically grungy and dank quality to them that makes you feel a bit grubby just by watching! It's pretty cleverly written in a way that compensates for its nagging lack of monster action, with there being three main characters with separate stories that all tie into the mystery of the Chuds and that all come together and play out as the existence of the monsters is discovered. And that helped to keep the underground aspect of the movie alive without actually showing too much.. But on the other hand this movie isn't as effective and great as it could've been, as you really don't get what you pay for with it and although I like this movie a lot that's probably it's big flaw, you're really watching to see a gruesome monster movie and while that's what it is at heart it doesn't focus on the damn Chuds enough, they annoyingly take a complete backseat to the characters. Towards the end they kind of fizzle out of the movie altogether as the focus of the story becomes all about stopping mean old pompous Wilson, the villainous bloated toady boss of the irresponsible government toxic waste disposal agency that inadvertently created the Chuds in the first place. I very much prefer the version of the movie where the attack on the diner occurs right at the end, even though the final act revolves around its aftermath(!), because it at least ends the movie with a satisfying scream as opposed to the actual ending which is flat and disappointing as hell. You don't end your monster movie that way, everyone knows that! They should have just tried out something small like the good old classic gag of some sinister eyes glowing in the dark, something to show that the terror of the Chuds wasn't over.. Hey they did earlier show to be fireproof! Despite their limited screen time the Chuds are menacing and memorable, the design is somewhat simplified but effective, the glowing eyes are weird and spooky and they're your basic bloodthirsty Morlock type creatures. It'd be sad if they weren't so ugly, the Chuds were once wretched homeless people forced to live under the ground where most regular folks probably viewed them as monsters, until one day through no fault of their own they became monsters! I don't agree with everything Daniel Stearn has to say about them on the audio commentary, but I do think that something else for the Chuds could have worked out better, the scene where the injured bum is more Chud than man is damn scary. It's definitely a great creepy concept, just one that's not as fleshed out as it could have been, and for me it's a very good movie, it only needed a few more Chuds in it! Regardless of any faults though I still have a big soft spot for this flick and enjoy sitting through it from time to time, it's a well acted compelling and straightforward good old fashioned piece of work and a solid low key classic in its own right with a tone and idea that sets it apart from being just another forgotten monster movie.

nexus-37 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.

Charlie X (kerli2600) C.H.U.D is not your average bloody 80's monster film. It is more of a heavily message environmental film in a sense. that being said how is the overall product? Not so good. First of all if you want to rate past decades films you have to put your mindset in that era in terms of special effects, picture quality, etc. The film is around 1h 30 min and as you are watching you with you had some of those minutes back.The C.H.U.D monster for 90% percent of the film is barely there. The only time it's there only last 10 seconds plus the kills is off screen so there is little to no blood. What troubles me is the fact the rating is R which is weird considering the fact the film in my eyes is tame comparing to other monsters film but it's nothing that is getting points off for. Most of the film is drama/mystery storyline among the people with their everyday problems which could have been cut down. It is because of this the film suffers pacing issues and for a movie that claims to be horror is falsely informed. Also whenever the characters are having a conversation there seems to be jump cuts to another scenario and then back to the previous conversation which is distracting. The least they could do is finish the scene between the characters and then switch to another scene instead of cutting forth then back. The acting was bland so no one seems to care and the delivery of dialog was either exaggerated or emotionless. Special effects were pretty good on the C.H.U.D monster. The makeup department did a great job on costumes.Overall I did not like the film. The only time I liked the film is the C.H.U.D in which I wish they were present instead of short seconds.

KillerK1991 My main gripe with this film is that it gets off to a shamefully slow start after the amusing beginning sequence, however once it gets to its last 40 minutes, business picks up. The performances in this film are surprisingly good; that rag-tag 80's new york sensibility of day-to-day survival is upheld on all ends of the acting spectrum; they are a group you actually care about. It also helps that this is the most visceral depiction of the seedy-side of New York I've personally seen since Taxi Driver. The labyrinth of derelict sewers especially give off a feeling that the whole city is about to cave in on account of its own decay. This film tries to convey a message on the consequences of environmental degradation even in a place like a city, but it doesn't really follow through with it beyond using it as the backbone of the plot, which is perfectly fine in a film like this. Daniel Stern's ramshackle underground soup kitchen hero, is the standout, his interactions carry the film and bring everyone together by the story's end. Kudos to Christopher Curry for not overplaying a certain pivotal, depressing moment for his character; he truly plays the worn down cop to an exceptional level as we watch him reach his breaking point. The creatures are definitely creepy to this day, and the gore effects hold up even better, perhaps due their understated use throughout, it never reaches ruinous excess like its dated peers. The ending was both amusing and anti-climactic at the same time. Recommended for those that can handle its slow, methodical pace.