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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charming but somewhat work-shy Ciaran O’Shea, is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan, a straight-laced young officer who has arrived from the mainland. Not that there is much for them to do, aside from dealing with the occasional drunk, and that’s usually O’Shea himself. Bu...

Directed By: Jon Wright

Written By: Kevin Lehane

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 34 m

Grabbers

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
62
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 13 User Ratings
5.8
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Summary On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charming but somewhat work-shy Ciaran O’Shea, is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan, a straight-laced young officer who has arrived from the mainland. Not that there is much for them to do, aside from dealing with the occasional drunk, and that’s usually O’Shea himself. Bu...

Directed By: Jon Wright

Written By: Kevin Lehane

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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50% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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6 Reviews
50% Mixed
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0% Negative
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80
Jun 10, 2013
This cherishable Irish B-picture is one of those rare horror films with an unimprovable premise.
By Robbie Collin FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 18, 2013
There are occasional laugh-out-loud moments, for sure, and the winningness of the leads makes the inevitable climactic clinch actually rather affecting, but Grabbers could have been so much more than the derivative me-too it turns out to be.
By Jessica Kiang FULL REVIEW
67
Jul 17, 2013
Once the battle is joined in earnest, what began as sharp-edged parody starts to feel more like a cheap imitation, even if it’s still shot through with a few priceless zingers. The tough thing about genre hybrids is that they have to fulfill both genres, and Grabbers only nails one of them.
By Sam Adams FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 10, 2013
It all barrels along with a certain good-natured brio, even if ultimately falling short of bringing much that's new to what's already an overstocked table.
By Neil Young FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 10, 2013
A polished, watchable genre entertainment that nonetheless lacks the inspired dialogue and situations needed to make a memorable impression.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 10, 2013
It is fantastically silly, often funny, with some unshowy but very serviceable digital effects.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 17, 2013
Compared to other, similar offbeat monster movies, Grabbers is under-realized. It isn’t as smartly plotted or funny as Tremors, nor as politically charged as The Host.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

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5.8
46% Positive
6 Ratings
38% Mixed
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15% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 13 User Ratings
5.8
46% Positive
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38% Mixed
5 Ratings
15% Negative
2 Ratings

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Production Company Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Forward Films, High Treason Productions, NVIZ, Samson Films
Release Date Jul 19, 2013
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline Last call at the bar.
Website https://www.facebook.com/GrabbersTheMovie
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Awards

Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 2 Nominations

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