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The Children (1980)
Director: Max Kalmanowicz
Cast: Martin Shakar, Gil Rogers, Gale Garnett, Shannon Bolin
Runtime93 min
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A nuclear-plant leak turns a bus-load of children into murderous atomic zombies with black fingernails.
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The Children (1980) is a horror/sci-fi film directed by Max Kalmanowicz that received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its creepy premise of nuclear-radiated children becoming murderous zombies, others found it poorly executed. The film has gained a modest cult following over the years, but exact audience reception data is unavailable.
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Fans of 1980s horror and sci-fi films will appreciate the unique premise of The Children, where a nuclear plant disaster turns a group of children into murderous, black-nailed zombies. Director Max Kalmanowicz's tense, chilling style adds an extra layer of dread, and the solid performances from stars like Martin Shakar make this a standout entry in the killer kids subgenre.
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The Children is a 1980 American horror film, directed by Max Kalmanowicz, and starring Martin Shakar, Gil Rogers, and Gale Garnett. It follows a group of five children in a small New England town when they are transformed into zombies who, after being exposed to waste from a nuclear plant, microwave any living thing they touch. The film received generally negative reviews from critics.
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