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Ben (1972)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 4  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 5.1/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Synopsis: A police detective investigating the death of a young man named Willard makes the shocking discovery that the victim was attacked and mutilated by a pack of rats. Ben, the leader of the pack, was Willard's pet, and now the nasty rodent has a new master. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song... A police detective investigating the death of a young man named Willard makes the shocking discovery that the victim was attacked and mutilated by a pack of rats. Ben, the leader of the pack, was Willard's pet, and now the nasty rodent has a new master. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("Ben"). [More]

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Starring: Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Lee Montgomery, Meredith Baxter

Director: Phil Karlson

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Mar 8, 1992

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A really odd mix of killer rat flick and Disney-esque kiddie movie. Too weird to utterly dismiss.

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Walter Chaw
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Brian J. Arthurs
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One of the "better" rat attack flicks, if that's a worthwhile distinction.

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