Review of Night of the Creeps (1986) by Jason D — 01 Nov 2009

Night of the Creeps is a true ode to fun 80's horror flicks that should not be missed. Aliens, slug creatures, a-hole frat dudes, hot sorority chicks, escaped mental patients, nerds, Dick Miller (Gremlins franchise), zombie frat dudes, and and the great Tom Atkins (Maniac Cop, Halloween III, My Bloody Valentine remake).

With an impressive list like that, you'd be a complete moron to miss out on such an amazing film. After an alien unleashes a strange substance that falls onto Earth, little slugs start sliding around at super speed, going into random people's mouths, dead or alive, and turning them into alien zombie folk.

It's up to college nerd Jason Lively, roommate Steve Marshall, hot sorority chick Jill Whitlow, and the aforementioned Tom Atkins (playing a hilariously sarcastic, hard-nosed detective) to stop the evil slugs before they take over the entire world.

Ever aesthetic that makes up the 80's film era is jammed pack in this wonderful sci-fi/horror film. The film packs a lot of college humor (very reminiscent of Animal House) mixed with fun and entertaining horror.

This is a definite classic that all movie fans should watch. It's also a true testament to those who abide by the saying "good things come to those who wait". After a VERY long wait, Night of the Creeps has finally made it onto DVD (as well as beautiful Blu-ray) and features the infamously extended ending, which I had never seen until now.

Let's just say I was BEYOND thrilled to finally witness such greatness. LOVE this movie.