Bloodeaters (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1980, Bloodeaters is a horror film directed by Charles McCrann, running about 89 minutes. “They Thought They Were Just Killing Some Weeds. Instead, They Grew A Whole New Kind Of Crop!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After drug crops are sprayed with a chemical by a passing airplane, the growers of the crop are poisoned by the chemical and turn into zombie-like mutants.
Who’s in it. Bloodeaters stars Charles McCrann as Tom Cole, Beverly Shapiro as Polly Cole, Dennis Helfend as Hermit and Kevin Hanlon as Jimmy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Bloodeaters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloodeaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloodeaters tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloodeaters (1980)?
- In US, Bloodeaters is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bloodeaters worth watching?
- Bloodeaters holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bloodeaters?
- Bloodeaters stars Charles McCrann, Beverly Shapiro, Dennis Helfend, Kevin Hanlon and Judith Brown.
- When was Bloodeaters released?
- Bloodeaters was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.