C.H.U.D.

C.H.U.D.

Year: 1984

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Sci-FiHorror

Beneath the streets of New York City, a terrifying secret festers in the tunnels. When photographer George Cooper stumbles upon a disturbing discovery, he finds himself embroiled in a cryptic conspiracy involving strange, monstrous creatures. Teaming up with a determined reporter, a resourceful police officer, and a devout priest, George must unravel the truth behind the threat and confront the corrupt forces exploiting the chaos from above, all while battling the horrors lurking in the darkness.

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1

Walk on a Shadowy Street

The film opens with a woman walking her dog down a deserted and shadowy street. The tranquility is abruptly shattered when she stumbles upon a manhole and is quickly attacked by a terrifying creature that drags her and her dog into the depths below.

Deserted Street
2

George's New Life

George Cooper, once a celebrated fashion photographer, now immerses himself in documenting the lives of New York City’s homeless. Living with his girlfriend Lauren, they navigate the quirky intersections of their pasts, influenced greatly by George's new focus on the underground life.

New York City
3

Missing Persons Investigation

Captain Bosch is introduced while grappling with an alarming rise in missing persons cases, predominantly involving the homeless. He interviews A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd, who believes these disappearances are interconnected with a larger government conspiracy.

Police Station
4

Creature Revelations

As the investigation unfolds, the dark truth is revealed: mutated beings, once human, now lurk beneath the city as flesh-eating monsters. The homeless population is dwindling as these creatures venture to the surface at night to hunt unsuspecting victims.

New York City Sewers
5

EPA Crew Sent to Cleanse

In a tense operation, Wilson sends an Environmental Protection Agency crew to cleanse a section of the sewer, with Bosch supervising the mission. However, a troubling footage cut leaves them unaware of the ominous dangers lurking below them.

Sewer
6

Sealing the Sewers

Bosch confronts Wilson regarding a plan to seal the sewers and release methane gas to deal with the C.H.U.D.s. This reckless strategy raises alarms, as the ramifications could threaten not only the homeless but also the safety of the entire city.

Police Headquarters
7

Lauren's Blood Eruption

Meanwhile, in their apartment, Lauren experiences a terrifying moment when a clogged drain erupts with blood. A C.H.U.D. emerges from a sewer access point in her building, leading to a fierce encounter where she manages to kill the creature with a sword.

Lauren's Apartment
8

Diner Attack

The horror escalates when a group of C.H.U.D.s attacks a local diner, resulting in horrific violence that leaves no survivors. This event is heavily covered in the media, prompting Wilson to mobilize a plan to flood the sewers with poison gas.

Local Diner
9

George and A.J. Discover the Truth

While trapped in the sewers, George and A.J. uncover a chilling reality: crates of nuclear waste contaminate the C.H.U.D. territory. The revelation links the acronym C.H.U.D. to 'Contamination Hazard Urban Disposal,' exposing a conspiracy tied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Sewers
10

Alerting Bosch

After discovering the remains of a lost EPA and police team, George and A.J. use a video camera to send an urgent alert to Captain Bosch. Their findings suggest a dire situation that could threaten the lives of many, closing in on the imminent peril.

Sewers
11

Confrontation with Wilson

Bosch confronts Wilson, who is determined to maintain the cover-up surrounding the C.H.U.D.s and their origins. The situation becomes volatile as Wilson, desperate to silence Bosch, engages in a violent confrontation, aiming to eliminate him.

Abandoned Site
12

The Shootout

During the chaotic confrontation, just as Wilson is about to crush George and A.J. with a truck, Lauren arrives on the scene. A.J. manages to shoot Wilson, wounding him and creating an explosion when the truck crashes into an open manhole.

Manhole
13

Aftermath and Reunion

In the aftermath of the explosive chaos, George and Lauren reunite, overwhelmed with relief. Despite the destruction, they are grateful to be alive while A.J. confirms that Bosch has survived the ordeal, setting the stage for recovery.

New York City

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