---
title: "Munchies"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/munchies-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4365
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Munchies (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/munchies-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Munchies is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Concorde Pictures, New Horizons Picture. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A space archaeologist discovers a strange creature in Peru that multiplies when chopped up."

### Why Watch
- features a comedic take on creature features
- directed by Gremlins film editor Tina Hirsch
- stars Harvey Korman, Charlie Stratton, and Nadine Van der Velde

### Caveats & Content Note
- shares a plotline similar to Gremlins
- creatures turn mean when they multiply
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains comedic horror elements appropriate for its PG rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, horror, science fiction, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tina Hirsch
- **Networks / Studios**: Concorde Pictures, New Horizons Picture

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harvey Korman** as *Cecil Watterman / Simon Watterman*
- **Charlie Stratton** as *Paul Watterman*
- **Nadine Van der Velde** as *Cindy*
- **Alix Elias** as *Melvis*
- **Charlie Phillips** as *Eddie*
- **Hardy Rawls** as *Big Ed*
- **Jon Stafford** as *Dude*
- **Robert Picardo** as *Bob Marvalle*
- **Wendy Schaal** as *Marge Mavalle*
- **Scott Sherk** as *Buddy Holly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Munchies released?
Munchies was released in 1987.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Tina Hirsch.

### Q: Who stars in Munchies?
The film stars Harvey Korman, Charlie Stratton, and Nadine Van der Velde.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
A space archaeologist discovers a creature in Peru that gets kidnapped by his evil twin brother and multiplies when chopped up.

### Q: Did the film have any sequels?
Munchies was followed by Munchie in 1992.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Munchies — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4365)
- [Munchies (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munchies_(film))

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