Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) Horror Comedy
Return of the Killer Shrews (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Apr 01, 2013 (US) | Genres Horror, Comedy | Runtime 1h 24m
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 2.9/10
Return of the Killer Shrews Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Fifty-three years after being attacked by killer shrews on a remote island, Captain Thorne Sherman is hired by a reality television crew to return to the island in question. The shrews attack again in short order.
Tagline: The Killer Shrews are back, and only one man remembers how to stop them...or die trying!
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Return of the Killer Shrews Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 84 minutes / Genres: Horror, Comedy
Directors: Steve Latshaw
Stars: John Schneider, James Best, Bruce Davison, Jennifer Lyons, Jason-Shane Scott … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 01, 2013Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Return of the Killer Shrews Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 01, 2013
Writers: James Best, Steve Latshaw, Pat Moran
Producers: Dorothy Best, Dan Golden, Sean Leigh Hart, Pat Moran, Patrick Moran, Devyn Reggio, Roma Roth
Musicians: Jeffrey Walton
Cinematographers: Ben Demaree
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Return of the Killer Shrews Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Schneider | ... | Johnny Reno |
| James Best | ... | Thorne Sherman |
| Bruce Davison | ... | Jerry Farrell |
| Jennifer Lyons | ... | Mickey |
| Jason-Shane Scott | ... | Sam |
| Sean Flynn | ... | Derek |
| Rick Hurst | ... | Harold Rook |
| Jeneta St. Clair | ... | Julie |
| Katherine Randolph | ... | Lenora Mallard |
| Maggie Wagner | ... | Stella |
| Holly Weber | ... | Christine |
| Christopher Goodman | ... | Willard (as Chris Goodman) |
| John Anthony Williams | ... | Harold Rook Sr |
| Patrick Moran | ... | Wally |
| Jason Nguyen | ... | Chuck |
| David Browning | ... | Neavis |
| Collin Hurst | ... | Bobby |
| Megan Rebelo | ... | Taylor |
| John Q. Williams | ... | Hector |
| Patty Browning | ... | Intern |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Schneider (b. April 8, 1960) – Johnny Reno
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Bo Duke | Jonathan Richards | John R. Schneider - James Best, as Thorne Sherman, passed away at age 88 in Hickory, North Carol.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: James K. Best | Jimmy Best | Jim Best - Bruce Davison (b. June 28, 1946) – Jerry Farrell
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bruce Davidson - Jennifer Lyons (b. August 6, 1977) – Mickey
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Klein | Jennifer Lions - Jason-Shane Scott (b. December 29, 1976) – Sam
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Jason Shane Scott - Sean Flynn (b. July 14, 1989) – Derek
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Sean Flynn Amir - Rick Hurst (b. January 1, 1946) – Harold Rook
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Richard D. Hurst | Richard O. Hurst | Richard Hurst - Jeneta St. Clair – Julie
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Katherine Randolph (b. January 8, 1983) – Lenora Mallard
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Catherine Randolph | Katherine Wood - Maggie Wagner – Stella
- Holly Weber (b. September 20, 1984) – Christine
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) - Christopher Goodman – Willard (as Chris Goodman)
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Chris Goodman - John Anthony Williams – Harold Rook Sr
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Anthony Williams | Tony Williams - Patrick Moran (b. November 30, 1959) – Wally
Also known as: Pat Moran - Jason Nguyen – Chuck
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