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It Came from the Desert

  • 2017
  • 12
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
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It Came from the Desert (2017)
A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!
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A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground... Read allA pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!A pulpy monster movie inspired by the cult classic 1980s video game "It Came from the Desert," featuring rival motocross heroes and heroines, kegger parties in the desert, secret underground military bases...and of course giant ants!

  • Director
    • Marko Mäkilaakso
  • Writers
    • Trent Haaga
    • Marko Mäkilaakso
    • Hank Woon Jr.
  • Stars
    • Harry Lister Smith
    • Alex Mills
    • Vanessa Grasse
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marko Mäkilaakso
    • Writers
      • Trent Haaga
      • Marko Mäkilaakso
      • Hank Woon Jr.
    • Stars
      • Harry Lister Smith
      • Alex Mills
      • Vanessa Grasse
    • 40User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Harry Lister Smith
    Harry Lister Smith
    • Brian
    Alex Mills
    Alex Mills
    • Lukas
    Vanessa Grasse
    Vanessa Grasse
    • Lisa
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Dr. Renard
    Callum McGowan
    Callum McGowan
    • Tim Guarisco
    Andrew Horton
    Andrew Horton
    • Craig Guarisco
    James Alper
    James Alper
    • Vodka Guy
    Michael Majalahti
    Michael Majalahti
    • Eradicator
    Varela Jose
    Varela Jose
    • Jorge
    • (as Jose Varela Garcia)
    Jose Leonardo Garcia Torres
    • Flaco
    Ross Ellis
    Ross Ellis
    • Party Host
    Gregory Rowbottom
    • Brad
    Millie Smith
    • Hot Random Girl
    Aino Sirje
    • Dancer
    Joanas Salin
    • Camper Van Boy
    Claudia Trujillo
    Claudia Trujillo
    • Camper Van Girl
    Kristina Karjalainen
    • Girl in Eradicator Movie
    Ari Savonen
    Ari Savonen
    • Mutant in Eradicator Movie
    • Director
      • Marko Mäkilaakso
    • Writers
      • Trent Haaga
      • Marko Mäkilaakso
      • Hank Woon Jr.
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews40

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    8kosmasp

    They came, we laughed and the movie conquered

    Well I'm just paraphrasing of course. And the movie did not conquer judging from the voting so far. But comedy is in the eye of the beholder, so if you are not into silly horror comedy, you may feel insulted (by the movie and by my vote). But if you have a heart for low budget movies, who do achieve a certain quality and originality, then you will feel what I did when I watched this at the Fantasy Filmfest last year.

    The acting is good, the script had quite some funny ideas and it's really something you can enjoy if you let yourself. I did not expect this to be as much fun as it turned out to be and I'm really happy with what they came up with. The story is not new and what the characters have to go through is not new either. And others have gone the comedy route when it came to this kind of horror ... but it does have a couple of ideas it has that really do work. And the effects are not half bad. So again, this may or may not be for you - but the movie gives it its best shot
    4jmbovan-47-160173

    Lame but goofy monster movie

    Dumb guys (even if they they are academically smart) uncover a corporate scientific laboratory that is developing giant ants. Motocross, beer, and idiots prevail. Saturday night special sci-fi movie. Nothing special, and bordering on the annoying, but still a B-movie special.
    4Dearmanoelneto

    Trash at desert

    Firstly, I wanted to watch because of the huge ants, but well, it's just one more movie trash, kinda without great ideas, with poor visual effects, and terrible actors, but at lest, it's funny to watch, and you totally will laugh with some moments, the problem it's just the story that is not creative.
    rsvp321

    Very decent B indie!

    Although this one is better than a lot of garbage coming from mainstream Hollywood producers, it shouldn't be rated against those big budget products.

    Meant to be fun entertainment - cheesy lines, gory, reference to the old classics (Them!), intentional over the top acting. Only an idiot can't see that this flick doesn't take itself seriously.

    Definitely worth a view.
    5jhmoondance

    OH MY DEAR GOD!!!!! WTF!!!!

    This movie can not be taken seriously at all. It is all tounge in cheek n deliberately acted over the top n cheesy.

    I can honestly say it was not half bad at all. It is a bit like Tremors with ants instead of giant underground worms.

    All actors acted appropriately for the over the top fun fest it was. The characters were deliberately unlikeable and so annoyingly camp.

    The ants were decent enough special effects for the quality and budget of the film.

    The ending was ok but predictable.

    I recommend this movie if you like camp humour n ott acting n creature features.

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    • Trivia
      The narrator at the beginning of the movie says the exact thing that is said at the beginning of the computer game.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Eradicator: Cheers Boys

    • Crazy credits
      Mid-Credit Scene shows different spots from the underground bunker before fixing on a locked door with a triangular label with "DANGER", "T.H.E.M.-001-X" and "ANT MIND" on their respective sides. Followed by an opening sound after it cut to black.
    • Connections
      Features Les Aventures de Jack Burton dans les griffes du Mandarin (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Wasted & Wounded
      written by Arttu Kuosmanen

      performed by Santa Cruz

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2018 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Finland
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Оно пришло из пустыни
    • Filming locations
      • Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • AMP International
      • Cinemaware
      • Oy Bufo Ab
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    • Budget
      • €400,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1

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