The Grave Bandits (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2012, The Grave Bandits is a horror film directed by T.A. Acierto, running about 99 minutes. “Armed with a slingshot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romy and Peewee are teenage orphans in the Philippines with an unusual job; they loot the cemeteries and steal precious belongings left for the dead. The townspeople are fed up with their disrespect for the dead that a hefty reward awaits for their capture. Desperate to flee the town, the sail to a desolated island only to encounter a greater foe - THE UNDEAD, victims of contagious alien virus that were unleashed from an ancient meteorite discovered by the obsessed American Scientist named William Seabrook. Trapped on an island and left with nothing to defend themselves, the grave bandits must use their wits to battle the swarm of flesh eating ghouls!
Who’s in it. The Grave Bandits stars Ronald Pacifico as Romy, Marti San Juan as Peewee, Jill Palencia as Maiya and Vic Tiro as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Grave Bandits sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grave Bandits page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grave Bandits tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grave Bandits (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grave Bandits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grave Bandits worth watching?
- The Grave Bandits holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Grave Bandits?
- The Grave Bandits stars Ronald Pacifico, Marti San Juan, Jill Palencia, Vic Tiro and Robert Nunes.
- When was The Grave Bandits released?
- The Grave Bandits was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.