Ticks (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Ticks is a horror and science fiction film directed by Tony Randel, running about 85 minutes. “Something hungry is about to hatch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teens camping in a northern California retreat are terrorized by mutant insects created by evil, polluting pot farmers.
Who’s in it. Ticks stars Ami Dolenz as Dee Dee Davenport, Rosalind Allen as Holly Lambert, Seth Green as Tyler Burns and Peter Scolari as Charles Danson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ticks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ticks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ticks tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ticks (1993)?
- In US, Ticks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ticks worth watching?
- Ticks holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ticks?
- Ticks stars Ami Dolenz, Rosalind Allen, Seth Green, Peter Scolari and Clint Howard.
- When was Ticks released?
- Ticks was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.