Grabbers (2012)
Grabbers (2012) is a horror-comedy film directed by Jon Wright. The story is set on a small, remote Irish island where the residents find themselves under attack from a horde of alien sea creatures. These creatures, which are essentially monstrous, tentacled beings, begin to terrorize the islanders.
The island’s local police officers, played by Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley, lead the charge to fend off the invasion. As they struggle to fight the alien threat, they discover that the creatures are repelled by alcohol. This leads to a comedic and chaotic plan where the locals and the police must stay drunk to keep the creatures at bay, resulting in a blend of humor and horror.
“Grabbers” combines elements of dark comedy and creature feature, offering a fun and entertaining take on the monster movie genre with a unique twist.