---
title: "The Killer Shrews"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-shrews-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43109
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Killer Shrews (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-shrews-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Killer Shrews is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Trapped island travelers face monstrous mutated shrews after a mad doctor's experiments go terribly wrong."

### Why Watch
- features classic giant animal horror
- compact runtime of one hour and nine minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- low budget practical effects
- limited setting confines the action
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains traditional horror themes suitable for fans of vintage creature features.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction, suspense, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on June 25, 1959.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film falls under the horror and science fiction genres.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and nine minutes.

### Q: What traps the characters on the island?
A hurricane traps the group of people on a remote island.

### Q: What are the creatures in the movie?
The creatures are giant shrews created by a doctor's experiments.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Killer Shrews — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43109)

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