HBO has officially given a series order for its one-hour drama series reinvention of Michael Crichton's 1973 feature "Westworld" and announced the news via a rather strange Vine posting that you can see below.
Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Miranda Otto, Rodrigo Santoro and Shannon Woodward star in the series which is described as a "dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin."
Jonathan Nolan is attached as executive producer, writer and director on the series. Lisa Nolan will also serve as a writer and executive producer, and J.J. Abrams, Jerry Weintraub and Bryan Burk will executive produce.
Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Miranda Otto, Rodrigo Santoro and Shannon Woodward star in the series which is described as a "dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin."
Jonathan Nolan is attached as executive producer, writer and director on the series. Lisa Nolan will also serve as a writer and executive producer, and J.J. Abrams, Jerry Weintraub and Bryan Burk will executive produce.
- 11/18/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Reviewed by Kevin Scott, MoreHorror.com
Grabbers (2012)
Director: Jon Wright
Writer: Kevin Lehane
Cast: Richard Coyle (Garda Ciaran O’Shea), Ruth Bradley (Garda Lisa Nolan), Russell Tovey (Dr. Adam Smith), Lalor Roddy (Paddy Barrett), David Pearse (Brian Maher)
I’m probably revealing my hand too soon, as a matter fact, I know I am. This is one of my favorites that I’ve seen year, and it’s a great little film that incorporates a lot of things that I love about other films into a solid entry on the sincere recommend list of great little gems that need more exposure. I love horror films set in the United Kingdom. That love goes way back to the Hammer and Amicus films, the great gothic scenery. and groovy 1970’s vibes. The new generation of great U.K. horror films has its own subset of categories. You have the “28 Days Later” type that’s full on horror,...
Grabbers (2012)
Director: Jon Wright
Writer: Kevin Lehane
Cast: Richard Coyle (Garda Ciaran O’Shea), Ruth Bradley (Garda Lisa Nolan), Russell Tovey (Dr. Adam Smith), Lalor Roddy (Paddy Barrett), David Pearse (Brian Maher)
I’m probably revealing my hand too soon, as a matter fact, I know I am. This is one of my favorites that I’ve seen year, and it’s a great little film that incorporates a lot of things that I love about other films into a solid entry on the sincere recommend list of great little gems that need more exposure. I love horror films set in the United Kingdom. That love goes way back to the Hammer and Amicus films, the great gothic scenery. and groovy 1970’s vibes. The new generation of great U.K. horror films has its own subset of categories. You have the “28 Days Later” type that’s full on horror,...
- 6/24/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The sleepy Irish fishing town of Erin Island is so quiet and crime-free that local cop and barely functioning alcoholic Ciaran O’Shea (Richard Coyle) is able to easily sail through his job on a sea of charm and whiskey. When uptight Dublin cop Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) shows up as temporary help while the only other officer is on vacation, O’Shea’s monotonous existence is uncomfortably shaken up, both by his attraction to Nolan and his annoyance at her perfectionist tendencies. However, bigger problems are afoot (or rather, atentacle) on the island, thanks to the arrival of some giant, blood-sucking sea monsters.
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- 11/30/2013
- by Lee Jutton
- JustPressPlay.net
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
The incredible horror comedy Grabbers (review) is finally on its way home Stateside so grab a brew and drink in the details. Look for it in stores on November 12th!
From the Press Release
On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charming inebriate Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle; Pusher, "Coupling") is tasked with showing strait-laced police officer Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley; "Primeval," In Her Skin) her new beat. Not that there's much to police, as most of the community's troubles are caused by O'Shea himself. But strange doings are afoot: The crew of a fishing boat disappears, dead whales wash up on the shore, and a local lobsterman catches a mysterious tentacled creature in his trap.
Soon it becomes clear to O'Shea and Nolan that some unnatural creatures are out there, and they're hungry. But it turns out the alien monsters terrorizing the town are allergic...
From the Press Release
On Erin Island, an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charming inebriate Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle; Pusher, "Coupling") is tasked with showing strait-laced police officer Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley; "Primeval," In Her Skin) her new beat. Not that there's much to police, as most of the community's troubles are caused by O'Shea himself. But strange doings are afoot: The crew of a fishing boat disappears, dead whales wash up on the shore, and a local lobsterman catches a mysterious tentacled creature in his trap.
Soon it becomes clear to O'Shea and Nolan that some unnatural creatures are out there, and they're hungry. But it turns out the alien monsters terrorizing the town are allergic...
- 10/29/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A horror comedy where staying alive means staying as drunk as possible? Yeah, I think I can get behind this one. While I wouldn’t suggest getting completely shlammered in an attempt to ward off Freddy or Jason, if you ever find yourself trapped on an island full of tentacled aliens off the coast of Ireland, you better grab yourself a pint and start chugging.
Grabbers is a fun little creature feature with enough liquor swigging to get viewers intoxicated off the fumes, but you don’t need beer goggles to enjoy the hell out of Jon Wright’s film. This slick monster romp showcases some whimsical imagination and light-hearted humor, feeling a little bit like a tonal replica of Gremlins, as Kevin Lehane’s script focuses more on comedic entertainment than scares. Good work fellas, next round is on me!
Erin Island is normally a sleepy little Irish island,...
Grabbers is a fun little creature feature with enough liquor swigging to get viewers intoxicated off the fumes, but you don’t need beer goggles to enjoy the hell out of Jon Wright’s film. This slick monster romp showcases some whimsical imagination and light-hearted humor, feeling a little bit like a tonal replica of Gremlins, as Kevin Lehane’s script focuses more on comedic entertainment than scares. Good work fellas, next round is on me!
Erin Island is normally a sleepy little Irish island,...
- 7/23/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
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
Irish creature feature Grabbers hits VOD platforms across the USA today and we've got a couple clips of alcohol averse monster goodness to pass your way.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...
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- 7/19/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Here's an old-fashioned "creature feature" in the mold of "The Thing," "Critters" and "Gremlins." What sets "Grabbers" apart is a touch of the "diddly aye."
Yes, this time the beast comes ashore in an island town off Ireland. And the locals -- Irish "types" one and all -- have a grand time battling the thing that sucks their faces off in the night.
Ruth Bradley is a fetching Irish national cop, or garda, named Lisa Nolan who has taken temporary duty on Erin Island. The locals can't help but flirt. Even the only other cop on duty during this corner of the summer. But Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle) is a lush and a barely functioning one as it is.
Nothing ever happens here, he tells the new garda girl. Ahh, she says, but "It's always the quiet places where the mad (stuff) happens."
And so it does. A meteor struck...
Yes, this time the beast comes ashore in an island town off Ireland. And the locals -- Irish "types" one and all -- have a grand time battling the thing that sucks their faces off in the night.
Ruth Bradley is a fetching Irish national cop, or garda, named Lisa Nolan who has taken temporary duty on Erin Island. The locals can't help but flirt. Even the only other cop on duty during this corner of the summer. But Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle) is a lush and a barely functioning one as it is.
Nothing ever happens here, he tells the new garda girl. Ahh, she says, but "It's always the quiet places where the mad (stuff) happens."
And so it does. A meteor struck...
- 7/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Just in time to sate your summertime thirst for adult beverages and man-eating monsters, Irish horror-comedy movie Grabbers heads to select theaters in the U.S. on Friday, July 19, and will also be available to watch via various VOD platforms. And just to make things a little bit cooler, we've got a printed version of the wonderfully wacky poster you can see right here, along with a code to watch the film for free on SundanceNow in the comfort and safety of your own home. Official synopsis-wise, the movie goes a little something like this: 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...
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- 7/17/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Don’t Snatch This Mixed Bag
Irish director Jon Wright seems content spoon feeding audiences with derivative genre efforts, or at least one could surmise after his sophomore feature, Grabbers is bestowed upon audiences. Wright’s 2009 debut, Tormented, was about a bullied teen come back from the dead to slaughter his posh UK prep school torturers, which had about as much finesse as 1999’s The Rage: Carrie 2. And now, we’re treated to an Irish creature feature about alien cephalopod’s intent on sucking blood. Intentionally goofy, and drearily written, your reception of the film will all depend on how high you set your stakes. Think Tremors (1990) was a classic? Maybe you’ll enjoy this tired flick.
Richard Coyle stars as Garda Ciaran O’Shea, a notorious drunkard, who has to be babysat by a substitute Garda, Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) when his boss has to take a two-week trip.
Irish director Jon Wright seems content spoon feeding audiences with derivative genre efforts, or at least one could surmise after his sophomore feature, Grabbers is bestowed upon audiences. Wright’s 2009 debut, Tormented, was about a bullied teen come back from the dead to slaughter his posh UK prep school torturers, which had about as much finesse as 1999’s The Rage: Carrie 2. And now, we’re treated to an Irish creature feature about alien cephalopod’s intent on sucking blood. Intentionally goofy, and drearily written, your reception of the film will all depend on how high you set your stakes. Think Tremors (1990) was a classic? Maybe you’ll enjoy this tired flick.
Richard Coyle stars as Garda Ciaran O’Shea, a notorious drunkard, who has to be babysat by a substitute Garda, Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) when his boss has to take a two-week trip.
- 7/15/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
I love this poster with the excellent "In Case of Alien Attack: Break Glass, Drink Me" as well as the alien icon in a beacon. Very creative. The IFC Films comedy directed by Jon Wright opens July 19th on VOD and in theaters, with a starring cast of Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley and Russell Tovey. 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...
- 6/20/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Drink up, mate, it’s a new poster. Personally I’d just use the red hammer to beat back the alien creatures trying to suck my brain out with their crazy alien creature tentacles. I’m assuming there are alien creatures with tentacles in Jon Wright’s “Grabbers”. I could be wrong, of course. 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...
- 6/20/2013
- by Nix
- SciFiCool.com
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
There’s no other way to put it: Grabbers is simply, delightfully Irish. The film may have a slim plot, but it lends itself to great results, relishing in its unique sense of humor, and as befitting a remote Irish island, offering a wide net of kooky, drunk characters.
Twas a dark and stormy night…when a father, son and shipmate get sucked up by an alien creature while on a fishing trip. Rats. Well, actually, they’re “Grabbers.” Welcome to Erin Island.
It could just as easily been any of the other drunken townsfolk, but we open on Ciarán (Coupling and Covert Affairs’ Richard Coyle), a Garda (Ireland’s national police), who’s clearly hung over, with a bottle in hand. He polishes it off and then heads off to work. Once there, he’s dealt a stubborn needle in his side: that of peppy, pretty and sober Lisa Nolan...
Twas a dark and stormy night…when a father, son and shipmate get sucked up by an alien creature while on a fishing trip. Rats. Well, actually, they’re “Grabbers.” Welcome to Erin Island.
It could just as easily been any of the other drunken townsfolk, but we open on Ciarán (Coupling and Covert Affairs’ Richard Coyle), a Garda (Ireland’s national police), who’s clearly hung over, with a bottle in hand. He polishes it off and then heads off to work. Once there, he’s dealt a stubborn needle in his side: that of peppy, pretty and sober Lisa Nolan...
- 6/14/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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
Drink up, folks, cause you’re gonna need booze to survive this one! Check out a new poster and U.S. trailer for Jon Wright’s monsters from outer space flick “Grabbers”. Don’t worry, though, this is a purely sci-fi/action/comedy/horror movie, something that the Euros tend to do pretty well, surprisingly enough. The poster looks pretty awesome, with that whole retro feel, don’t you think? 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...
- 6/11/2013
- by Nix
- SciFiCool.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
Who isn’t a mood for a little tentacled aliens from outer space? I know I do. So grab a pint or Samuel Adams (or whatever it is that you drink) and sit down and grab some, cause Jon Wright’s tentacle-lious creature feature “Grabbers” invades selected Stateside theaters, cable, VOD and digital outlets starting July 19th courtesy of IFC Midnight, but until then, check out a new swanky poster and a U.S. trailer for the film. In case you missed it, you can read James Mudge’s review of the film here. 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.
- 6/10/2013
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Irish horror comedy Grabbers hits Us shores on July 19th and local distributors IFC Midnight are doing things up right with an absolutely fantastic new poster - click the image in the gallery down below for a large version - and an equally solid new trailer.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...
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- 6/10/2013
- Screen Anarchy
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
"It's always the quiet places where the madness happens." IFC Midnight has released the full Us trailer for Grabbers, an indie sci-fi monster movie from Ireland about some weird octopus-like aliens that find their way into a small fishing village off the West coast of Ireland. Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley and Russell Tovey star in this drunken, comedic sci-fi thriller that looks like it might have some good FX work hidden throughout. The amusing setup is that if they drink alcohol their blood will be poisonous to the creatures, keeping them safe, or something like that. The poster art is pretty damn cool as well, added it below. Enjoy! Here's the latest official Us trailer for Jon Wright's Grabbers, originally from IGN: Directed by Irish filmmaker Jon Wright (Tormented), from a script by Kevin Lehane, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O'Shea, a charming but heavy-drinking local Garda who...
- 6/10/2013
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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 booze-soaked Irish horror comedy Grabbers (2012) arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on 31 December, following a limited UK cinema run from Boxing Day. Strange things are afoot on Erin Island and it's down to heavy-drinking Garda Ciarán O'Shea (Richard Coyle) and his enthusiastic new recruit Garda Lisa Nolan, (Ruth Bradley) to investigate. It soon becomes clear that there's something big out there, and that it's hungry for human blood. We have Three DVD copies of the film set to give away to our alien-advocating fans, courtesy of Sony Pictures He. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.
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- 12/31/2012
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Shaun of the Dead lurks at the back of this likable and technically impressive Ireland-set comedy-horror
With a dollop of cheerful bad taste and maybe the memory of Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead somewhere in the backs of their minds, director Jon Wright and screenwriter Kevin Lehane have created a likable and technically impressive comedy-horror. Richard Coyle stars as Ciarán O'Shea, a permanently drunk cop on a remote island off the coast of Ireland; Ruth Bradley is the attractive new temporary officer, Lisa Nolan, an uptight workaholic drafted in from Dublin. To their dismay, and that of the laidback locals, the island is threatened by a mutant strain of weird creatures with fangs and tentacles, known as "grabbers". These hideous beasts are deterred by just one thing in a potential victim: a high blood-alcohol rate. So Ciarán and Lisa decide that they can only attack the monster after...
With a dollop of cheerful bad taste and maybe the memory of Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead somewhere in the backs of their minds, director Jon Wright and screenwriter Kevin Lehane have created a likable and technically impressive comedy-horror. Richard Coyle stars as Ciarán O'Shea, a permanently drunk cop on a remote island off the coast of Ireland; Ruth Bradley is the attractive new temporary officer, Lisa Nolan, an uptight workaholic drafted in from Dublin. To their dismay, and that of the laidback locals, the island is threatened by a mutant strain of weird creatures with fangs and tentacles, known as "grabbers". These hideous beasts are deterred by just one thing in a potential victim: a high blood-alcohol rate. So Ciarán and Lisa decide that they can only attack the monster after...
- 12/28/2012
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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
The blood-curdling, booze-soaked horror comedy Grabbers arrives in cinemas on Boxing Day and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on December 31st.
Strange things are afoot on Erin Island and it’s down to the charming but heavy-drinking Garda Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and his enthusiastic new recruit, Garda Lisa Nolan, (Ruth Bradley) to investigate. Soon it becomes clear that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. With a storm fast approaching and with no means of escape, the townsfolk have one last shot at survival. Will the locals find enough Dutch courage to survive The Grabbers? It’s time to rally the villagers, arm the troops…and head to the pub. Grabbers also stars Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy and Bronagh Gallagher.
To celebrate the release we’ve got 5 copies of the Blu-ray to give away! To enter just answer the following question using the form below:...
Strange things are afoot on Erin Island and it’s down to the charming but heavy-drinking Garda Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) and his enthusiastic new recruit, Garda Lisa Nolan, (Ruth Bradley) to investigate. Soon it becomes clear that there’s something big out there, and that it’s hungry. With a storm fast approaching and with no means of escape, the townsfolk have one last shot at survival. Will the locals find enough Dutch courage to survive The Grabbers? It’s time to rally the villagers, arm the troops…and head to the pub. Grabbers also stars Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy and Bronagh Gallagher.
To celebrate the release we’ve got 5 copies of the Blu-ray to give away! To enter just answer the following question using the form below:...
- 12/17/2012
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Grabbers
Directed by Jon Wright
Written by Kevin Lehane
Ireland, 2012
For a movie about aliens, Grabbers feels all-too-familiar. Reaching as far back as Ridley Scott’s Alien, Grabbers is a perfectly serviceable and well-cultivated collection of creature features, but, despite its earnest convictions, it lacks a certain novelty to garner any postmortem traction.
The movie stars Richard Coyle as Ciarán O’Shea, a foul-tempered, alcoholic Irish Garda (think Brendan Gleeson in The Guard, but drunk). With the temporary departure of his usual partner, Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley), a peppy and zealous Garda from Dublin Central, is brought to O’Shea’s humble island to make up the numbers. At first, their antithetical personalities clash, but you won’t be hard pressed to guess what happens by the end.
One day, the two are called in to investigate a strange discovery; dead whales are washing up on the beach with strange lacerations.
Directed by Jon Wright
Written by Kevin Lehane
Ireland, 2012
For a movie about aliens, Grabbers feels all-too-familiar. Reaching as far back as Ridley Scott’s Alien, Grabbers is a perfectly serviceable and well-cultivated collection of creature features, but, despite its earnest convictions, it lacks a certain novelty to garner any postmortem traction.
The movie stars Richard Coyle as Ciarán O’Shea, a foul-tempered, alcoholic Irish Garda (think Brendan Gleeson in The Guard, but drunk). With the temporary departure of his usual partner, Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley), a peppy and zealous Garda from Dublin Central, is brought to O’Shea’s humble island to make up the numbers. At first, their antithetical personalities clash, but you won’t be hard pressed to guess what happens by the end.
One day, the two are called in to investigate a strange discovery; dead whales are washing up on the beach with strange lacerations.
- 10/19/2012
- by Justin Li
- SoundOnSight
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
As promised, her we go. An exclusive clip of Grabbers which really does a great job of highlighting the humour, with tongues well in truly planted in cheeks. So what are you waiting on? Click the play button! Synopsis: Directed by Jon Wright, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O’Shea, a charming but heavy-drinking local Garda who is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan, a straight-laced young officer who has just arrived to a small fishing village off the West coast of Ireland. Not that there’s 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 Garda O’Shea and Nolan that there’s something big out there,...
- 7/30/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
Cork folk (or if you fancy travelling from a far away place) listen up. Grabbers is hitting cinemas nationwide on August 10th. But, don’t worry about that, because we want to hook you up with an advance screening on August 7th!!! In the Gate cinema, North Gate Bridge, Cork. Not only will you get to see this tentacular movie, but you’ll also get access to the exclusive Q&A session with the writer, Kevin Lehane afterwards. And yours truly, will be hosting said Q&A session. And as we like to say, Kevin is one of our own from Cork, so feen done well. To enter, fill out the form below with the incredibly difficult question and answer it correctly to be in with a chance of getting a pair of tickets. Winners will be selected at random. <p>Loading...</p> Synopsis: Directed by Jon Wright, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O’Shea,...
- 7/19/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
You may already know that we enjoyed Grabbers when it played Sundance this year; our own Damon Wise called it “a romantic but surprisingly scary monster movie that feels like a lost Amblin flick, shaken and stirred with a dash of The Guard.” While the movie still appears not to have a general release date set yet, Irish readers will get to see it on August 10. Take a gander at the trailer below.Set on a sleepy fishing village on an island off the West coast of Ireland, Jon Wright’s monster mash finds Richard Coyle as Ciaran O’Shea, a Garda who is often found getting plastered a the local pub. He tries to sober up a little to welcome new arrival Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley), a straight-laced young officer arriving from the mainland. But there’s a much bigger problem to deal with than O’Shea’s addiction...
- 7/16/2012
- EmpireOnline
We brought you the trailer over the weekend for Grabbers, which promises all kinds of tentacluar chaos. If you haven’t seen it, check it out by click here and now, here’s a look at the new poster which looks really cool. Love the times for Happy hour on the sign! Those of you based in Cork keep an eye out for your opportunity to win some tickets to a very special preview screening of Grabbers on the 7th of August, where not only will you get to see the movie, but you can partake in a Q&A with the writer Kevin Lehane and yours truly will be hosting said Q&A. So, keep yer eyeballs peeled on July 20th. Anyway, to the poster… Synopsis: Directed by Jon Wright, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O’Shea, a charming but heavy-drinking local Garda who is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan,...
- 7/16/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
The Irish creature feature Grabbers is opening overseas next month and an international trailer has hit the web.
IFC snatched up the film after it made the rounds on the festival circuit and it certainly looks like a blast. The go-to similarity, of course, is Tremors, but the film looks like it has its own voice and personality.
In Grabbers, something sinister has come to the shores of Erin Island, unbeknownst to the quaint population of this sleepy fishing village restingsomewhere off the coast of Ireland. First, some fishermen go missing. Then there is the rash of whale carcasses found washed up on the beach. When themurders start, it’s up to two mismatched cops— the charming but somewhat work-shy Ciaran O’Shea and his new by-the-book partner from the mainland, Lisa Nolan—to protect the islanders from the giant, bloodsucking, tentacled aliens that are out to get them. Their only weapon,...
IFC snatched up the film after it made the rounds on the festival circuit and it certainly looks like a blast. The go-to similarity, of course, is Tremors, but the film looks like it has its own voice and personality.
In Grabbers, something sinister has come to the shores of Erin Island, unbeknownst to the quaint population of this sleepy fishing village restingsomewhere off the coast of Ireland. First, some fishermen go missing. Then there is the rash of whale carcasses found washed up on the beach. When themurders start, it’s up to two mismatched cops— the charming but somewhat work-shy Ciaran O’Shea and his new by-the-book partner from the mainland, Lisa Nolan—to protect the islanders from the giant, bloodsucking, tentacled aliens that are out to get them. Their only weapon,...
- 7/16/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Finally, it’s here. The trailer for Grabbers is below and it looks pretty awesome! For those of you not in Ireland, this is a pretty accurate representation of the country, granted we don’t have the killer aliens all the time. Still not quite sure though, whether or not this is based on a true story. Keep your eyes here as well for some pretty exclusive stuff from Grabbers in the next few weeks! Synopsis: Directed by Jon Wright, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O’Shea, a charming but heavy-drinking local Garda who is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan, a straight-laced young officer who has just arrived to a small fishing village off the West coast of Ireland. Not that there’s 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,...
- 7/14/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
We open on a fishing trawler in distress off the coast of Ireland as a meteor storm passes overhead the island of Erin. Calling for distress, it's not long before the crew are picked off by some kind of weird sea monsters which start to move inland. The next day we're introduced to Garda O'Shea (Richard Coyle), a hungover and disheveled local cop who's mightily pissed off to discover that his elderly boss is being replaced by a tough, no-nonsense young woman named Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) who's been sent over from Belfast, and doesn't appreciate the layed back ways of this little rural island, especially the heavy drinking culture and hostile natives. That afternoon Nolan and O'Shea are called to the coast to check out a beached whale, where they meet a posh English scientist named Smith (Russell Tovey, The History Boys) who suspects foul play and decides to...
- 7/8/2012
- QuietEarth.us
We've updated our Film4 Fright Fest line-up story with tons of images. Read on to see what you may have missed and what's brand spanking new! Dig it!
Programme - Screen 1
Thursday Aug 23
Opening Film - The Seasoning House (World Premiere)
Special make-up prosthetics and splatter genius Paul Hyett makes his directorial debut with a harrowing exploration into tense claustrophobia, hard-hitting action and rollercoaster suspense. In a Balkan brothel, where girls kidnapped by soldiers in war-torn zones are prostituted to the military and civilians alike, Angel (Robin Day) is the deaf mute orphan enslaved to care for the inmates. But unbeknownst to her captors, she moves between the walls and crawlspaces of the seasoning house planning her escape. Psychological horror in the nerve-shredding Alfred Hitchcock and Roman Polanski style but with an ultra-modern twist.
89 mins Director: Paul Hyett UK 2012
Rosie Day – Angel
Sean Pertwee – Goran
Kevin Howarth – Viktor
David Lemberg...
Programme - Screen 1
Thursday Aug 23
Opening Film - The Seasoning House (World Premiere)
Special make-up prosthetics and splatter genius Paul Hyett makes his directorial debut with a harrowing exploration into tense claustrophobia, hard-hitting action and rollercoaster suspense. In a Balkan brothel, where girls kidnapped by soldiers in war-torn zones are prostituted to the military and civilians alike, Angel (Robin Day) is the deaf mute orphan enslaved to care for the inmates. But unbeknownst to her captors, she moves between the walls and crawlspaces of the seasoning house planning her escape. Psychological horror in the nerve-shredding Alfred Hitchcock and Roman Polanski style but with an ultra-modern twist.
89 mins Director: Paul Hyett UK 2012
Rosie Day – Angel
Sean Pertwee – Goran
Kevin Howarth – Viktor
David Lemberg...
- 7/3/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With a mysteriously immobile tanker looming in the bay and a school of bloodied pilot whales banked on the beach, Garda Ciarán O’Shea (Richard Coyle) is naturally more concerned with the arrival of pedantic substitute officer Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley). As they navigate their first few days on the job together – quickly reaching loggerheads over O’Shea’s drinking, Nolan’s city sensibilities and the romantic interests of local ecologist Dr. Smith (Russell Tovey) – the island comes under ruthless attack from a tentacled, razor-tongued, alcohol-intolerant menace quickly dubbed “the grabber”.
Of all the genres, subgenres and hybrid combinations to have graced cinemas over the years, the horror-comedy must surely be one of the hardest to successfully pull off. Rely too heavily on sight gags and one liners and audiences might struggle to take your film seriously, whereas if you don’t pay sufficient attention to the comedic aspects of...
Of all the genres, subgenres and hybrid combinations to have graced cinemas over the years, the horror-comedy must surely be one of the hardest to successfully pull off. Rely too heavily on sight gags and one liners and audiences might struggle to take your film seriously, whereas if you don’t pay sufficient attention to the comedic aspects of...
- 7/3/2012
- by Steven Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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
Grabbers is finally getting a cinematic release. It’s taken a bit of time, but we’re pretty sure it's going to be worth the wait. After being in distribution limbo for a while, Element pictures have picked up the distribution rights for the movie that was recently described as “feckin brilliant” in the Edinburgh Reporter. Grabbers will open the Galway Film Fleadh on July 10th and will go on general release from August 10th! Synopsis: Directed by Jon Wright, Grabbers tells the story of Ciarán O’Shea, a charming but heavy-drinking local Garda who is tasked with greeting Lisa Nolan, a straight-laced young officer who has just arrived to a small fishing village off the West coast of Ireland. Not that there’s 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,...
- 6/21/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
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- 9/19/2011
- IrishCentral
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