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C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud [VHS]

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I do not understand why everybody is complaining about this. I know it doesn't really have anything to do with the original C.H.U.D. (Which is also a good movie), but this one's still pretty funny. The theme song is pretty good too. I await a DVD.

C. H. U. D. II: Bud the Chud (David Irving, 1989)

The original C. H. U. D. (for those with short memories, it stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers), Douglas Cheek's 1984 basement-budget thriller with a surprisingly high-caliber cast, was my best friend in high school's favorite movie. We must have watched it fifty times over the course of three years. It struck a perfect blend of horror and humor, with enough gross-out to make it a cult favorite from the get-go; it remains so to this day. Somehow, though, I never got round to seeing the sequel till last week. David Irving, who had previously shot the Cannon Movie Tales for the Golan-Globus stable, ventured out on his own for this. It seems he and screenwriter Ed Naha (Dolls, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) knew they weren't going to be able to pull off the same trick twice, so they did what any self-respecting sequel director would have done: make a comedy.

Multiple Law and Order special guest Gerrit Graham (Beware! The Blob, One True Thing) is Bud, the lone surviving CHUD from the first film. The Army puts him in deep-freeze until they've worked out a few of the program's kinks. Cut to five years later, where school screw-off Steve (Brian Robbins of Head of the Class, now a successful producer-director [Varsity Blues, Popular]) and his industrious pal Kevin (Bill Calvert, who has the distinction of having minor roles-- as different characters-- in both Spider-Man films) have managed to screw up by losing the body the biology class was scheduled to dissect the next day. (My wife pointed out, quite correctly, that storing a dead body in a non-refrigerated warehouse was not a good idea. But I digress.) They need to find another one, quick. "Hey. There's that place on the hill..." You know what's coming next.

The newly-revived Bud falls for Steve's (girl?)friend Katie (Tricia Leigh Fisher, who played the title role in The Making of a Hollywood Madam), and will stop at nothing to get her, not even plowing through the two guys who revived him (for which he does, to be fair, feel a shred of gratefulness). Along the way, of course, he has to turn most of the town into CHUDs as well, because, well, that's what CHUDS do. One also wonders why, if CHUDS reproduce (like most movie monsters that live to reproduce) asexually, Bud is so hot and bothered over Katie. But I digress.

The movie succeeds, for the most part, in keeping the laughs coming, helped out by a stable of minor roles filled by major stars (Robert Vaughn, Bianca Jagger, Larry Linville, Norman Fell, June Lockhart, Larry Cedar, Robert Englund, and a host of others make appearances here). Sure, the humor's somewhat juvenile, but this was a teen flick. Naha took the conventions of the teen horror movie and subtly satirized them, much like he did in Dolls. Combine that with the hair and clothing, which are so painfully bad that even in 1989 they couldn't have been meant as anything but satire, and you have a comedy that works on a number of levels. But if you don't feel like analyzing satire, Bud the Chud is pure, brainless fun, as well. ***

Okay. Bare in mind this movie has nothing to do with the first chud. No characters, genre (This is comedy) and no tone. Still, for a callback to the late eighties, this rocks. Fans of the video game 'zombies' will notice similarties. This movie is like "encino man" crossed with ""Return of the living dead 3" Also, if this is the same as the tv version, look out for robert englund, with freddy makeup, as a soldier! Muchos laffterr. sincerely the goremeister...

I watched C.H.U.D. 2 for the first time when I was about 10 years old and it is still one of my favorite movies of all time. Don't expect Acadamy Award winning performances, but some ridiculous laughs! I can't tell you how many times I have quoted this movie - especially the "Eat 'em up, Eat 'em up, YUM YUM YUM!" and the "Bobby Burger" scene is classic.

I give this movie two thumbs up if campy, cheese-tastic horror movies are your thing!

I saw this movie on USA Up All Night, and thought it was great. The original was a horror movie, but this one is more like a parody of zombie moives. Three of my favorite actors are in it: Robert Vaughn, Jack Riley, and Gerrit Graham as Bud The CHUD. Not as bad as Leonard Maltin says, with an ending you don't really expect. Full name: C.H.U.D. II: Bud The CHUD.

If you happen to come across "C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud" and are expecting a logical sequel to the 1984 cult classic, you will only walk away disappointed. If, however, you are in the mood for a nice, healthy portion of late-80's cheese, then this zombie-spoof just may be the ticket!

After two bumbling teenage buddies (Brian Robbins and Bill Calvert) misplace a cadaver intended for their high school science class, they find a replacement in Bud (Gerrit Graham). Bud is a C.H.U.D. (which, if you recall the first film, stands for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers) and seeing as how he is the last of his kind, the government sees fit to stuff him away in a minimum security facility in a podunk little town. The two pry the titular Chud from the facility with minimal effort, and after killing the family dog and clogging the toilet, Bud strolls through town, turning anyone and everyone he comes across into a like-minded zombie, on the prowl for a little fun and a little flesh.

This film is ridiculous, that's for sure. Whether it's the goofball dialog, the "Thriller" inspired dance number or the theme song that accompanies Bud, there is hardly a moment where it looks like anyone took what they were doing seriously when making this film. It has a real fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants spirit that maybe made its producers and distributors nervous, but nevertheless, translates to a gloriously goofy good time. Vibrant performances are in abundance, with everyone from seasoned actor Robert Vaughn, who viciously chews up the scenery, to the beautiful Tricia Leigh Fisher, the supportive girlfriend who finds herself the object of Bud's affection. Go into this one with expectations of a care-free good-time and you'll likely find "C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud" to be a blast.

Unfortunately, a Region 1 release of the DVD doesn't appear to be in the cards anytime soon. Bummer.

Why the heck can't someone release C.H.U.D. II Bud The Chud on DVD? This movie is great! I cannot find it anywhere. Will some distributor out there please hear our desperate cries and release this awesome movie on DVD? Come on, bring Bud the Chud back to us. It's been years since I've seen this. It was my favorite. I watched it obsessively. BRING IT TO DVD!!!

It has a good plot which is kinda unusual for a comedy horror film. This movie is funny for those with a sick humor but in a silly way. It is about a C.H.U.D. falling in love, it just chills the heart.

now this movie has nothign really to do with CHUD at all. Expect some stuff. But if you don't look at is as a CHUD movie then its wonderful it was funny, some good gore. And I had a fun time watching it.

There is nothing funnier than a dead guy who thinks he is a chick magnet. Iy was worth it just to watch the dead guy again.