After releasing Grabbers to VOD and theaters this past summer, IFC will bring the movie to DVD on November 12th. Here’s a look at the trailer and official cover artwork:
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. It’s time to rally the villagers, arm the troops…...
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. It’s time to rally the villagers, arm the troops…...
- 10/30/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We’ve been covering Grabbers quite a bit on Daily Dead and the horror/sci-fi comedy is now available in the Us on VOD. We were given the opportunity to talk with writer Kevin Lehane about Grabbers, and he told us about his creative process, time on-set, and his thoughts on the finished movie:
How did the idea for Grabbers first come about? Was this something you had been working on for a while or did someone approach you with the story?
Kevin Lehane: No, it was something that came to me while I was backpacking around the world. I was in the Cook Islands at the time and having a hard time of it with mosquitoes. I kept being advised to eat lots of vitamin B and while I was having a few beers the thought struck that it’d be funny if mosquitoes were allergic to alcohol.
How did the idea for Grabbers first come about? Was this something you had been working on for a while or did someone approach you with the story?
Kevin Lehane: No, it was something that came to me while I was backpacking around the world. I was in the Cook Islands at the time and having a hard time of it with mosquitoes. I kept being advised to eat lots of vitamin B and while I was having a few beers the thought struck that it’d be funny if mosquitoes were allergic to alcohol.
- 7/20/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
IFC picked up the horror-comedy, Grabbers, for Us distribution and will release the movie to VOD on July 19th. We recently gave you a look at the official trailer and now we have a brand new Grabbers poster to check out.
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry.
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry.
- 6/19/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Grabbers opens via IFC in select theaters, cable VOD and digital outlets from July 19th, and was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival. Starring in the Jon Wright horror comedy are Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russel Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher and Pascal Scott. 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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat...
- 6/12/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
By David Harkness, Morehorror.com
The official Us trailer and brand new poster for the the upcoming horror-comedy, Grabbers has been released by IFC Midnight.
Grabbers opens in select theaters and will be available on cable VOD and digital outlets starting July 19th. Please find additional information about the film attached and feel free to share the new poster and trailer with your readers.
Check out the details, synopsis and trailer below.
About Grabbers
When an alien invasion strikes in a sleepy Ireland town, the residents learn that the only way to stay safe… is to stay drunk. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and is sure to become a cult classic! Check out the official poster and trailer and see why IGN called the film "as ridiculous as it is entertaining."
Synopsis
On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland,...
The official Us trailer and brand new poster for the the upcoming horror-comedy, Grabbers has been released by IFC Midnight.
Grabbers opens in select theaters and will be available on cable VOD and digital outlets starting July 19th. Please find additional information about the film attached and feel free to share the new poster and trailer with your readers.
Check out the details, synopsis and trailer below.
About Grabbers
When an alien invasion strikes in a sleepy Ireland town, the residents learn that the only way to stay safe… is to stay drunk. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and is sure to become a cult classic! Check out the official poster and trailer and see why IGN called the film "as ridiculous as it is entertaining."
Synopsis
On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland,...
- 6/11/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
IFC picked up the horror-comedy, Grabbers, for Us distribution and will release the movie to VOD on July 19th. The official Us trailer is now available and we have it for you to watch.
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. It’s time to rally the villagers,...
“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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman catches a strange tentacled creature in his trap. Soon it becomes clear to O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. It’s time to rally the villagers,...
- 6/10/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
IFC Midnight has revealed the trailer and poster for their upcoming alien invasion horror comedy Grabbers . Check them both out below! Directed by Jon Wright, the film stars Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russel Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher and Pascal Scott and hits theaters and VOD on July 19. 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. But strange doings are afoot: the crew of a fishing boat disappears, whales start appearing dead on the shore, a local lobsterman...
- 6/10/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Jon Wright's 'Grabbers' is finally due to land on Us shores in theatres, on Cable and on VOD from 19 July. The Irish comedy horror sees some outer worldly tentacled beings land on Erin Island ready to suck the blood of the locals. And the small Irish community come up with an award winning idea to fend off the creatures, getting crunk! IGN have revealed a new Us trailer for the flick and have also unveiled a new cool 'Sobriety Kills!' poster. 'Grabbers' stars Richard Coyle ('Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'), Ruth Bradley ('Primeval', 'Titanic'), Russell Tovey ('Being Human'), Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher, Pascal Scott, Clelia Murphy, Jonathan Ryan, Barbara Adair, Stuart Graham, Roz McCutcheon, Louis Dempsey, Killian Coyle and Ned Dennehy. Check out the poster and trailer below...
- 6/10/2013
- Horror Asylum
Grabbers
Review by Andrew McArthur
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly. It replicates the effortless whimsical charm of timeless monster features like Gremlins, Tremors and Critters – ensuring this...
Review by Andrew McArthur
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly. It replicates the effortless whimsical charm of timeless monster features like Gremlins, Tremors and Critters – ensuring this...
- 12/26/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Director: Jon Wright. Writer: Kevin Lehane. Cast: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher, Pascal Scott, Clelia Murphy, Louis Dempsey and Micheál O'Gruagain. Grabbers is a creature feature from Ireland. But, the film is more than that. Grabbers blends genres, while creating one of the better love stories onscreen. This title, from Belfast born director Jon Wright, utilizes some great creature effects. And, the film has a subtle charm, which comes through strongest in Trevor Forest's cinematography. Grabbers is a memorable film. The film borrows its story from classic b-movies of the '50s. An alien creature has washed up on the Irish shores of Donegal. This monster is hungry. it sets its sights on the local Irish populace. Those under attack quickly learn that the creature is allergic to alcohol. Then, the defenders begin to drink copious amounts of liquor, to the monster's detriment and to the viewer's enjoyment.
- 12/12/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Grabbers
Review by Andrew McArthur of The People’s Movies
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly. It replicates the effortless whimsical charm of timeless monster features like Gremlins,...
Review by Andrew McArthur of The People’s Movies
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly. It replicates the effortless whimsical charm of timeless monster features like Gremlins,...
- 8/23/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Check out all the images from the 24th Galway Film Fleadh, including photos from screenings of 'Grabbers', 'Citadel' and 'Songs for Amy' as well as pics of the cast and crew from Good Vibrations and a range of shots from Ifta's networking reception. Among those who attended the Fleadh included Ruth Bradley, Richard Coyle, Kevin Lehane, director Jon Wright, Ned Dennehy, Pascal Scott, Kate O'Toole, Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glen Leyburn, Bill Daly, 'Charlie Casanova' director Terry McMahon, actors Aoibheann McCall, Susan Loughnane and Natalia Kostrlewa, Sean Maguire, Ciaran Foy and Isabelle Hubbert.
- 7/16/2012
- IFTN
Irish comedy horror 'Grabbers' will be creeping into theatres across Ireland next month and to pique your interest a new international trailer has reared its tentacles. Jon Wright's new flick deals with an alien species landing on the shores of Erin Island. And the only way the locals can survive the bloodsucking creatures is by poisoning their bloodstream with alcohol! 'Grabbers' arrives in cinemas on August 10th 2012 and stars Richard Coyle ('Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'), Ruth Bradley ('Primeval', 'Titanic'), Russell Tovey ('Being Human'), Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher, Pascal Scott, Micheal O Gruagain, Clelia Murphy, Jonathan Ryan, Barbara Adair, Stuart Graham, Roz McCutcheon, Louis Dempsey, Killian Coyle and Ned Dennehy. Check out the new trailer below....
- 7/16/2012
- Horror Asylum
Grabbers
Review by Andrew McArthur of The People’s Movies
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. So far, it is also the most entertaining horror film of this years’ Edinburgh International Film Festival.
After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly.
Review by Andrew McArthur of The People’s Movies
Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, David Pearse, Bronagh Gallagher | Written by Kevin Lehane | Directed by Jon Wright
Jon Wright’s Irish set horror, Grabbers, feels like a welcome return to the days of the 1980s creature features laced with comedy. So far, it is also the most entertaining horror film of this years’ Edinburgh International Film Festival.
After several dead whales wash up on the shores of Erin Island, Garda Officers Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) are set on the case. They soon discover the presence of blood-sucking, tentacled aliens on the island, promptly named “grabbers”. However, it soon becomes clear that these creatures have an aversion to alcohol – so let the drinking ensue!
Part of the joy of Grabbers, is that it never takes itself too seriously, balancing both comedic and horror elements single handedly.
- 6/26/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
SouthernMan Films are currently in pre-production with 'Tree Keeper', an independent feature shooting this summer in Cork. The film examines the story of Doire, a recluse who decides to live in an inherited forest and stars James Browne, Pacal Scott and Róisín O'Donovan. Written, produced and directed by Patrick O'Shea (Revenge, The Sign) in his feature debut, 'Tree Keeper' unfolds in a small rural town and its neighbouring woodlands: Doire, a young man in his mid-twenties inherits a hundred acres of mature woodlands when his father dies. The film which will shoot in two blocks this summer stars James Browne (The Wrong Turn) as Doire alongside Róisín O'Donovan (The Sign), Pascal Scott (Killinaskully), Ciarán Ruby (Red Patriot), Martina Carroll (Under the Goldie Fish) and Charlie Ruxton (The Eclipse). The film's two shooting blocks are the last two weeks in June and the last two weeks in July to correspond with the availability of actors.
- 6/1/2010
- IFTN
Director Frank Kelly (Emily's Song, Bill for Short) is gearing up for the production of two new upcoming films: the short - 'Slan agus Beannacht' and feature doc '140' based on the blogging website Twitter.com. 'Slan agus Beannacht' tells the story of Pat, a rent collector who has walked the same route for 30 years. But with increasing violence on the streets and a changing Ireland he now stands to lose friends, his job and his way of life. The short will feature the acting talents of Paschal Scott (Killinaskully), Gerry Shanahan (Colour From the Dark), Shane Murray Corcoran (King Arthur, Angelas Ashes), Eric O'Brien (Emily's Song), Noel Kelly (George Gentle: Bomber's Moon, Bill for Short) and Tony Leddy. Jj Rolfe (Satellites & Meteorites) is Dop with shooting to take place in Drogheda and Dundalk in April for one week.
- 3/9/2009
- IFTN
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