
Ticks
Something hungry is about to hatch.
Directed by Tony Randel
Produced by First Look Pictures, Republic Pictures
A campy creature-feature horror-comedy about giant mutant insects terrorizing teens, balancing genuine scares with B-movie absurdity and self-aware ridiculousness.
Teens camping in a northern California retreat are terrorized by mutant insects created by evil, polluting pot farmers.
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Questions people ask
Is Ticks sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Ticks scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Ticks violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Ticks easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Ticks end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Ticks
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ticks
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ticks, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ticks, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ticks, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































