Ticks (1993): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Ticks is a 1993 sci-fi horror film directed by Tony Randel, starring Seth Green, Peter Scolari and Ami Dolenz. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Tony Randel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metropolitan Filmexport
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ticks About?
The premise of Ticks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a wilderness retreat, a group of troubled teenagers are stalked by monstrous ticks mutated by a chemical spill. These creatures, enhanced with steroids, pose a terrifying threat to their survival. The teens must battle the grotesque ticks while also confronting their personal struggles and inner demons in a fight for their lives.
Ticks Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- giant insect
- gore
- blood
- violence
- dog
- one word title
- body horror
- creature feature
- nature horror
- arachnid
- tick
- mexican
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- african man
- asian
- rape victim
- group
- teenager
- mutant
- drugs
- cabin
- monster
- animal attack
- forest
- drug dealing
- independent film
- caucasian
Where to Watch Ticks
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ticks Cast
Seth Green leads the cast, with Peter Scolari and Ami Dolenz. Directed by Tony Randel; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Randel
Also Starring in Ticks
· 6 moreTicks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ticks 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Ticks Plot Summary
What happens in Ticks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jarvis Tanner runs a plant-boosting operation using steroids, but the runoff from his setup mutates the local ticks, turning a quiet region into a dangerous landscape of hidden threats. In response, Tyler Burns is sent to join a wilderness project meant to help him face his fear of the woods, where he soon crosses paths with campers Darrel “Panic” Lumley and Kelly Mishimoto. Their journey begins with a routine supply stop, a moment that quickly spirals as tensions rise in the group.
Full summary
The whole story of Ticks, scene by scene
Ticks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ticks.
How Well Do You Know Ticks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who runs the plant‑boosting operation that leads to the tick mutation?
Cars in Ticks
9 cars on screen, including the 1974 Dodge Sportsman and the 1992 BMW 3 Cabrio E30.
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1974 Dodge Sportsman Important role -
1992 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 Minor role -
1974 Dodge D-Series Minor role -
1991 Ford Explorer Minor role
Ticks Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Cani da rapina” and “Rengli Itler”.
- Also known as
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- Cani da rapina
- Rengli Itler
- Pasiute sunys
- Perros de Reserva
- Ulični psi
- Stekli psi
- Rezerwowe Psy
- रेज़र्वायर डॉग्स
- Rezaboa Doggusu
- Hånd langerne
- Οι αδίστακτοι
- Perros de la calle
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- Құтырған иттер
- Gauneri
- Quturgan itlar
- Կատաղի շներ
- Reservoir Dogs - Wilde Hunde
- Le iene
- Cães Danados
- Бешеные псы
- Rezervuar Köpekleri
- 落水狗
- De hänsynslösa
- Kutyaszorítóban
- Wściekłe psy
- Gauneři
- Håndlangerne
- כלבי אשמורת
- レザボア・ドッグス
- Глутница кучета
- Profesioniștii crimei
- 저수지의 개들
- Скажені пси
- Les Enragés
- 霸道橫行
- Cães de Aluguel
- De hensynsløse
- Reservoir dogs
- Pasiutę šunys
- سگهای انباری
- Улични пси
- ขบวนปล้นไม่ถามชื่อ
- كلاب المستودع
- Những Kẻ Phản Bội
- Psi iz rezervoara, ცოფიანი ძაღლები
- Marukoerad
- एक मुखबिर
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Ticks FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ticks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ticks?
Ticks runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Ticks released?
Ticks was released on October 8, 1993.
Who directed Ticks?
Ticks was directed by Tony Randel.
More films by Tony Randel Who is in the cast of Ticks?
Ticks stars Seth Green, Peter Scolari and Ami Dolenz, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ticks?
In the US, Ticks is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How is Ticks rated?
Ticks has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Ticks have a post-credit scene?
No. Ticks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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