Cooties

2014

Action / Comedy / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 38% · 45 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 38% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 30473 30.5K

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Plot summary

A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.

Director

Jonathan Milott Photo
Jonathan Milott

Top cast

Elijah Wood Photo
Elijah Wood as Clint
Mark Christopher Lawrence Photo
Mark Christopher Lawrence as Mr. Pederson
Jorge Garcia Photo
Jorge Garcia as Rick
Nasim Pedrad Photo
Nasim Pedrad as Rebekkah
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699.15 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
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1.24 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by thisseatofmars 7 / 10

Nothing's sacred? It's about time.

"Cooties" marks yet another rare exception of the "most horror-comedies suck" rule, joining the ranks of other such classics like "Shaun of the Dead" and "Zombieland." Why all three are zombie-themed is beyond me, but I suppose the natural tension of sneaking through and surviving a zombie infestation makes for some exasperated laughs.Elijah Wood plays a 30-something elementary school teacher who we like because his character, apart from being a typical improbable hero, genuinely enjoys teaching and working with his students. He shares the screen with Rainn Wilson, who is surprisingly endearing, given how his character on the American version of The Office contributed to the awfulness of the show. Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, and Nasim Pedrad round out the cast of quirky, 30-something faculty members who… don't seem all that great at their jobs. But it's a comedy, so incompetence in the public school system is funny (I guess.) Here's a question: why are none of the teachers 40 plus, and why are they all so trim? That seemed odd to me, but this is showbiz after all, and an elementary school isn't the sexiest of settings.I enjoyed this movie because of its novel twist on the zombie tale-- children are the zombies. It's refreshing seeing kids twisted into savage monsters, kill violently, and be dealt with accordingly. Hollywood and western pop culture depict children as angelic simpletons: in most media, children are nothing more than vacantly smiling plot devices. But it's untrue: children can be every bit as crafty, cunning, and ruthless as adults. Apart from Lord of the Flies, I can't think of any other media depicting children so savage and cruel.It's nice to see.
Reviewed by sweeeetmikey 6 / 10

The start of this film will make you never want to eat chicken again

A mysterious virus hits an elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.The start of this film will make you never want to eat chicken again. The cast includes some of my favorite funny stars: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Saw's own Leigh Whannell and Lost's Leigh Whannell; with a quick non speaking cameo by Mark Christopher Lawrence who played in chuck. Everyone worked really well together and you can tell they enjoyed doing this film.The story feels familiar but unique. Cooties is a horror comedy but it's more comedy and less horror but that doesn't talk away from the film. I enjoyed the gore and the practical effects, although there isn't much of a soundtrack, mostly dark ominous tones. The humor is a bit dry and I wish there were more one lines.The movie is forgettable but is fun and worth a watch. I would like to see a sequel, so don't let this indie film pass you by. Cheers and remember life won't suck as long as there is a good movie to watch.6 out of 10 edited by Samantha Locke twitter @FatMikeTPK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatMikesMovieReviews
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