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The Killer Shrews (1959)

Movie ★ 4.5 69 min

Horror Science Fiction

Trapped on a remote island by a hurricane, a group discover a doctor has been experimenting on creating half sized humans. Unfortunately, his experiments have also created giant shrews, who when they have run out of small animals to eat, turn on the humans.

Ray Kellogg Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 1959
Runtime
69 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$123,000
Box office
$1.0M
IMDb
tt0052969
Studio
Hollywood Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

James Best James Best Thorne Sherman Ingrid Goude Ingrid Goude Ann Craigis Ken Curtis Ken Curtis Jerry Farrell Gordon McLendon Gordon McLendon Dr. Radford Baines Baruch Lumet Baruch Lumet Dr. Marlowe Craigis Judge Henry Dupree 'Rook' Griswold Alfredo de Soto Mario

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Killer Shrews about?
Trapped on a remote island by a hurricane, a group discover a doctor has been experimenting on creating half sized humans. Unfortunately, his experiments have also created giant shrews, who when they have run out of small animals to eat, turn on the humans.
Who directed The Killer Shrews?
The Killer Shrews was directed by Ray Kellogg.
Who stars in The Killer Shrews?
The Killer Shrews stars James Best, Ingrid Goude, Ken Curtis, Gordon McLendon.
When was The Killer Shrews released?
The Killer Shrews is a 1959 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Killer Shrews?
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