Gimly
1/10While the original is at least moderately endearing, the 50+ years on sequel is bad in every conceivable way. Final rating:½ - So bad it’s offensive.
Reviewed on February 6, 2017
Return of the Killer Shrews(2012)
The Killer Shrews are back, and only one man remembers how to stop them...or die trying!
5.2(50)1h 24m2012-11-15
Horror
Return of the Killer Shrews Synopsis
A reality TV crew charter a boat to an island for filming, one which the boat's captain had been to before and attacked by giant shrews, more than fifty years earlier.
Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) is a horror film directed by Steve Latshaw, released on November 15, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars John Schneider, Sean Flynn, James Best and Bruce Davison. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Latshaw
- Writers:
- Steve Latshaw, James Best, Pat Moran
- Producers:
- Dorothy Best, Pat Moran
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Demaree
- Production:
- Coal Train Productions
- Status:
- Released
Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) Trailer
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Return of the Killer Shrews Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Schneider
as Johnny Reno
Sean Flynn
as Derek
James Best
as Thorne Sherman
Bruce Davison
as Jerry Farrell
Rick Hurst
as Harold Rook
Jeneta St. Clair
as Julie
Jennifer Lyons
as Mickey
Katherine Randolph
as Lenora Mallard
Jason-Shane Scott
as Sam
Christopher Goodman
as Willard
Maggie Wagner
as Stella
- Megan Rebelo
Megan Rebelo
as Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Steve Latshaw, written by Steve Latshaw, James Best and Pat Moran, produced by Dorothy Best and Pat Moran.
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Return of the Killer Shrews Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 50 ratings.
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Return of the Killer Shrews – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return of the Killer Shrews online?
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Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Return of the Killer Shrews?
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The main cast of Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) includes John Schneider, Sean Flynn, James Best, Bruce Davison and Rick Hurst. The film was directed by Steve Latshaw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return of the Killer Shrews released?
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Return of the Killer Shrews was released on November 15, 2012 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Return of the Killer Shrews worth watching?
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Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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