---
title: "Cooties"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cooties-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 241843
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Cooties (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cooties-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cooties is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Comedy, Horror, Action, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Glacier Films, SpectreVision, Lionsgate. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A school virus turns kids into savage zombies, forcing teachers into a desperate battle."

### Why Watch
- Mixes horror and comedy for a tongue‑in‑cheek slasher vibe
- Features a chaotic battle against kid‑zombies
- Offers fast‑paced action in an isolated school setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- May not appeal to viewers who dislike graphic zombie gore
- Tone swings between comedy and horror, which can feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and dark humor, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror-comedy, gory, fast-paced, zany

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cooties-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cary Murnion, Jonathan Milott
- **Networks / Studios**: Glacier Films, SpectreVision, Lionsgate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elijah Wood** as *Clint*
- **Alison Pill** as *Lucy*
- **Rainn Wilson** as *Wade*
- **Jack McBrayer** as *Tracy*
- **Nasim Pedrad** as *Rebekkah*
- **Leigh Whannell** as *Doug*
- **Morgan Lily** as *Tamra*
- **Rebecca Marshall** as *Emily Dopkins*
- **Jorge Garcia** as *Rick*
- **Matt Jones** as *Sheriff Dave*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Cooties?
An isolated elementary school is hit by a mysterious virus that turns the children into feral, zombie‑like savages, and a group of teachers must fight to survive.

### Q: What genres does Cooties combine?
It mixes comedy, horror, action, science‑fiction and thriller elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: When was Cooties released in the United States?
It was released in the US on September 18, 2015.

### Q: Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Elijah Wood, Alison Pill, Rainn Wilson, Sunny May Allison and Armani Jackson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cooties — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241843)
- [Cooties (2014) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/121424-cooties)
- [Cooties 56% (2014) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/433446-cooties)
- [Cooties (2014) film • Filmožrouti.cz](https://www.filmozrout.cz/film/8938-cooties/)
- [Cooties (2014)](https://www.sms.cz/film/cooties)
- [Cooties (2014) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/348588-nakaza/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*