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Grabbers

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
18K
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Grabbers (2012)
When an alien invasion strikes in a sleepy Ireland town, the residents learn that the only way to stay safe ... is to stay drunk.
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When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive.When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive.When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jon Wright
  • Writer
    • Kevin Lehane
  • Stars
    • Killian Coyle
    • Stuart Graham
    • Michael Hough
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Wright
  • Writer
    • Kevin Lehane
  • Stars
    • Killian Coyle
    • Stuart Graham
    • Michael Hough
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 195Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:47
    Theatrical Trailer

    Photos25

    Richard Coyle, Lalor Roddy, and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Bronagh Gallagher in Grabbers (2012)
    David Pearse in Grabbers (2012)
    Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Louis Dempsey and Lalor Roddy in Grabbers (2012)
    Lalor Roddy in Grabbers (2012)
    Richard Coyle, Russell Tovey, and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley in Grabbers (2012)
    Grabbers (2012)
    Grabbers (2012)

    Top cast

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    Killian Coyle
    Killian Coyle
    • Deckhand Gregas Deckhand Greg
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Skipperas Skipper
    Michael Hough
    Michael Hough
    • First Mate Royas First Mate Roy
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • Garda Ciarán O'Sheaas Garda Ciarán O'Shea
    Ruth Bradley
    Ruth Bradley
    • Garda Lisa Nolanas Garda Lisa Nolan
    Jonathan Ryan
    Jonathan Ryan
    • Sergeant Kenefickas Sergeant Kenefick
    Lalor Roddy
    Lalor Roddy
    • Paddy Barrettas Paddy Barrett
    Louis Dempsey
    Louis Dempsey
    • Tadhg Murphyas Tadhg Murphy
    Pascal Scott
    • Dr. Jim Gleesonas Dr. Jim Gleeson
    Russell Tovey
    Russell Tovey
    • Dr. Adam Smithas Dr. Adam Smith
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Declan Cooneyas Declan Cooney
    Nick Chopping
    Nick Chopping
    • Dalyas Daly
    David Pearse
    David Pearse
    • Brian Maheras Brian Maher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Una Maheras Una Maher
    Clelia Murphy
    • Irene Murphyas Irene Murphy
    Micheál Ó Gruagáin
    • Father Pottsas Father Potts
    • (as Micheál O'Gruagain)
    Barbara Adair
    • Mamieas Mamie
    Roz McCutcheon
    Roz McCutcheon
    • Hildaas Hilda
    • Director
      • Jon Wright
    • Writer
      • Kevin Lehane
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Police officer Lisa Nolan comes to Aran Island, Ireland, to take charge during a colleague's two-week holiday. Simultaneously, blood-thirsty, sea-dwelling aliens arrive at the quiet island to propagate. As dead whales wash up on shore and people start mysteriously disappearing, officers and a few locals slowly discover their peril along with one sure defense - high blood alcohol levels, which the aliens can't stomach. As a storm approaches, enabling hungry hatchlings access to the locals, an open bar kicks off a desperate bid for survival as inebriated police and friends stagger to remain cognizant long enough to thwart the alien invasion. —statmanjeff
    • bathtub
    • lobster trap
    • ferry boat
    • sprinkler system
    • eaten alive
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    • Taglines
      • Last call at the bar.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While writer Kevin Lehane was backpacking across the world and being bit by mosquitoes, he heard the urban legend that eating Marmite (a vitamin B rich yeast spread) prevents mosquito bites. Hearing that, he wondered whether mosquitoes also got hungover from drunk people's blood. The thought stayed with him until he returned home and wrote the script for Grabbers based on the premise 'get drunk to survive'.
    • Quotes

      Garda Lisa Nolan: You're drunk.

      Garda Ciarán O'Shea: No, I'm not. No.

      Garda Lisa Nolan: Is that right?

      [Ciarán chuckles]

      Garda Lisa Nolan: Say the alphabet backwards for me.

      Garda Ciarán O'Shea: Em... Zed... Et cetera.

      Garda Lisa Nolan: I hope you're not driving.

      Garda Ciarán O'Shea: No. I'm taking Johnny's horse. Yah.

      Garda Lisa Nolan: You're going to ride a horse while intoxicated?

      Garda Ciarán O'Shea: Yeah, so? The horse is sober.

    • Crazy credits
      "The events and characters depicted in this motion picture are a mixture of fact, fiction and fiction that is a product of inference from fact."
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Grabbers (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Bop-a-Lena
      Written by Mel Tillis (as Tillis) & Webb Pierce (as Pearce)

      Performed by Ronnie Self

    User reviews107

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Laughs and scares are abundant
    Oh my days, this film is nuts, I am a fan of all things Irish, and when they do humour they know how to do it properly.

    Something has washed up along the stunning Irish coast, they turn out to be Pilot Whales, but what's caused this strange phenomenon? Big time cop Garda Lisa Nolan lands on the small community of Aran Island to offer support to casual cop Ciaran o'Shea. The locals soon start disappearing, in monstrous fashion. And not long before it's full scale mayhem.

    I've become a huge fan of Russell Tovey, the guy can do it all, he is so funny, but Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley make a fantastic double act.

    The humour is so good, it's so funny and the effects are considering it's a B movie, well put together. The backdrop of the grabber against a pub full of drunken Irish villagers is class.

    I fear this will be one of those films not enough people will get to see, it's well worth a look.
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    • Sleepin_Dragon
    • Aug 20, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2012 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ґребберси
    • Filming locations
      • County Donegal, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Forward Films
      • High Treason Productions
      • NVIZ
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $427,335
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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