Crispin Glover,
R. Lee Ermey,
Laura Harring,
Jackie Burroughs,
Kristen Cloke
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A young man uses his vermin pals to exact revenge upon the people who've domineered his life in this remake of the 1971 cult classic. Starring Crispin Glover in the role originated by Bruce Davison, W... read more
Directed by: Glen Morgan
Release Date: March 14, 2003
DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003
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March 21, 2011Probably only works as a horror if you're scared of rats. I don't find them particularly menacing, even as a squirming, darkly-lit, devouring mass. Willard's a clever film, though, and it's buoyed by a reliably demented performance by Crispin Glover. Fevered, desperate and lonely... read more
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November 3, 2010Willard is a great creepy horror film, I've not yet seen the original but I'm going to now. I think Crispin Glover is brilliantly cast as the timid Wallard, who has suffered a life of bullying. His quirky style only emphasises the characters descent into madness. Glen Morgan's di... read more
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October 6, 2010An ok remake. Crispin Glover makes the movie and without him it would have been pretty bad. But I like to watch this guy work and this seems like a movie that was tailor made to fit his personality and his look. If you are a horror fan then you may like it.
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October 25, 2009fb619846742A creepy, atmospheric film that only succeeds partially due to a nastily brilliant performance from Crispin Glover. It's definitely interesting when it starts, and for the most part, it's compelling and offbeat, but eventually it falters a bit at the end. Definitely worth a look,... read more
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September 8, 2007Rats, you say? Yes, lots of them. As people say, rats aren't necessarily scary, but what makes this so entertaining (and yes, frightening) isn't the animal talent but Crispin Glover's performance. You get to watch an isolated and initally rather sweet man go slowly insane and ind... read more
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August 15, 2007A very dark movie. Crispin Glover gives a strong demented performance, but I just didn't find the rats very scary. There's some effective death scenes, but I just wasn't too interested.
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June 17, 2007Crispin Glover has a good acting performance in this, and thats the only reason I'd give it the rating that I did. The movie itself is ridiculous. Why would anyone remake this?
Critic Reviews
March 18, 2003
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
March 18, 2003
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
In a culture clogged with appropriated effluvia and remake cop-outs, Willard is wittier and nastier than we deserve. Full Review
March 16, 2003
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
This new incarnation of Willard emphasizes one thing: no matter how bad the original was, it didn't need to be remade. Full Review
March 14, 2003
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
The movie keeps it close, clammy and simple, the better to focus on what is unquestionably this little thriller's strongest point: The tragic love between a boy and his rodent. Full Review
March 14, 2003
Gene Seymour, Newsday
What elevates this nouveau Willard above similar restorations of used pulp is the way it sustains the original's queasy menace while applying neatly stylized layers of grit and wit. Full Review
March 14, 2003
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
If you've ever heard gnawing in your attic, Willard will creep you out. Full Review
March 14, 2003
Tom Long, Detroit News
At least Morgan knows the smartest thing he can do is just let Glover go nuts.
March 14, 2003
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Even if it were the pits, who in his right mind would pass up an opportunity to see Crispin Glover coo and canoodle with rats? Full Review
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