They Crawl (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 2001, They Crawl is a horror and science fiction film directed by John Allardice, running about 93 minutes. “Terror gets under your skin” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A computer whiz named 'Bean' is among several people found dead with strange striations, odd puncture wounds and missing internal organs. Bean's brother Ted teams up with detective Gina to get to the bottom of it. With the help of a computer hacker, they find a blueprint that reveals the killer who has been terrorizing the city...a rampaging posse of genetically mutated cockroaches!

Who’s in it. They Crawl stars Daniel Cosgrove as Ted Gage, Tamara Davies as Det. Gina O'Bannon, Dennis Boutsikaris as Prof. Jurgen and Ken Lerner as Coroner Glen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, They Crawl has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Crawl page.

If you liked it. Fans of They Crawl tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch They Crawl (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Crawl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is They Crawl worth watching?
They Crawl holds an audience score of 4.4 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 They Crawl?
They Crawl stars Daniel Cosgrove, Tamara Davies, Dennis Boutsikaris, Ken Lerner and William Keane.
When was They Crawl released?
They Crawl was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.