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Cooties
2014 88 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Comedy, Horror, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$60,058
Worldwide:
$581,011
Starring
Elijah Wood
Actor
Rainn Wilson
Actor
Alison Pill
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Cooties is widely regarded as a flawed, genre-blending experiment that struggles to balance its horror-comedy ambitions. While the premise of child zombies and the dedicated efforts of the cast provide occasional entertainment, the film is frequently criticized for its uneven tone, formulaic plot, and reliance on graphic gore over genuine humor.
| Originality | The film utilizes a tired zombie trope that fails to offer any meaningful innovation or original subversion of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently described as unbalanced, relying on clichéd dialogue, repulsive gags, and disjointed plot threads that fail to resolve satisfactorily. | |
| Acting | The acting is generally perceived as unremarkable, with critics divided on whether Elijah Wood and Rainn Wilson elevate the material or fail to overcome the weak script. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the comedy are polarized; some viewers appreciate the sharp, dark humor, while others find the jokes ineffective, distasteful, or overly reliant on gross-out tactics. | |
| Runtime | The short runtime is viewed as a benefit by those who accept the film as a casual B-movie, while others feel the narrative structure is too aimless regardless of its length. |