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C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud

Name: C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud
Director: David Irving
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Brian Robbins, Bill Calvert, Tricia Leigh Fisher, Gerrit Graham, Robert Vaughn

1989Dir. David Irving1h 25m

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Runtime1h 25m

Released1989

Budget$49.2M

Box office$62.4M

DirectorDavid Irving

About This Movie

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud takes a wild departure from its predecessor, leaning heavily into comedy while still dabbling in horror and a touch of sci-fi. The whole vibe is absurd, really—the pacing's a bit frantic, but that's part of the charm. You get this suburban setting that feels so ordinary, contrasted with the lunacy of zombies on the loose, thanks to some wacky military experiments gone wrong. The practical effects are a mixed bag, but there's a certain creativity to them that adds to the film's offbeat atmosphere. Performances are over-the-top, and they know exactly how to play it for laughs. It’s that blend of horror and humor that makes it distinctive, a weird little gem in the late '80s genre landscape.

Perfect for a midnight movie marathon.Great example of '80s horror-comedy fusion.Check out the practical effects work.