Munchies
“... Just when you thought it was safe to raid the fridge!”
Synopsis
Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepreneur, kidnaps the creature. What Cecil does not know is that the creature, when chopped up, regenerates into many new creatures and are they mean!
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Munchies (1987) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-28
Top Cast
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Harvey Korman
Cecil Watterman / Simon Watterman
Charlie Stratton
Paul Watterman
Nadine Van der Velde
Cindy
Alix Elias
Melvis
Charlie Phillips
Eddie
Hardy Rawls
Big Ed
Jon Stafford
Dude
Robert Picardo
Bob Marvalle
Wendy Schaal
Marge Mavalle
Scott Sherk
Buddy Holly
Lori Birdsong
Terry
Traci Huber-Sheridan
Amy
Paul Bartel
Dr. Crowder
Ellen Albertini Dow
Little Old Lady
Jerado Decordovier
Old Indian
Roberto A. Jimenez
Ramon
Chip Heller
Burgerland Manager
Michael Lee Gogin
Burgerland Employee #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tina Hirsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance Smith
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- Munchies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures, New Horizons Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tina Hirsch
Lance Smith
Ernest Troost
Jonathan West
Jim Stewart
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Katie Sparks
Costume Design
Jonathan West
Director of Photography
Lance Smith
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
Ernest Troost
Original Music Composer
Jim Stewart
Editor
Robert Schulenberg
Production Design
Tina Hirsch
Director
John Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Munchies
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What is Munchies about?
Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepreneur, kidnaps the creature. What Cecil does not know is that the creature, when chopped up, regenerates into many new creatures and are they mean!
Who directed Munchies?
Munchies was directed by Tina Hirsch.
Who stars in Munchies?
The principal cast of Munchies includes Harvey Korman, Charlie Stratton, Nadine Van der Velde, Alix Elias, Charlie Phillips.
When was Munchies released and how long is it?
Munchies was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Munchies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Munchies was composed by Ernest Troost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Munchies?
Munchies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).