- For the MST3K episode, see MST3K 1304 - Munchie.
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Munchie is a 1992 family comedy film directed by Jim Wynorski.
Plot[]
An adolescent boy named Gage has moved to a new town with his mother, following his parents' divorce. He is having problems at school, where he is mistreated by bullies and the strict principal.
When Gage explores an abandoned mine near his home, he discovers a mysterious locked chest with a voice coming from inside it. Gage opens the chest and frees Munchie, a wide-cracking, mischievous supernatural creature.
Munchie is grateful to Gage, and decides to help him. Munchie quickly defeats or humiliates all of Gage's tormentors, including his mother's new boyfriend (a scientific researcher who wants to dissect Munchie). With Gage's problems solved, Munchie sets off on his own for new adventures.
Cast[]
- Loni Anderson as Cathy
- Dom DeLuise as Munchie (voice)
- Jamie McEnnan as Gage
- Andrew Stevens as Elliott
- Arte Johnson as Professor Cruikshank
- Jennifer Love Hewitt as Andrea
- Toni Naples as Mrs. Blaylok
- Ace Mask as Principal Thornton
- Monique Gabrielle as Miss Laurel
- Fred Olen Ray as Piano Player
Notes[]
- During Turkey Day '21, it was announced that Munchie would be the film used in Episode 1304. It premiered on May 27, 2022.
- Munchie is ostensibly a sequel to the 1987 horror-comedy Munchies.
- A sequel was released in 1994 entitled Munchie Strikes Back, which featured Loni Anderson's WKRP in Cincinnati co-star Howard Hesseman voicing the title character. It also features Andrew Stevens, Ace Mask, and Toni Naples, but as different characters. Steve Franken also appears.
- At the time this film was made, Loni Anderson was married to actor Burt Reynolds, who had starred in a number of popular films with Dom DeLuise during the 1970s and 80s.
- This is the first film role for Jennifer Love Hewitt (credited as Love Hewitt).
MST3K Connections[]
- Director and writer Jim Wynorski was also director, story writer, and portrayed a dying soldier Deathstalker II.
- Writer, actor, and creature designer R.J. Robertson (second policeman) was also writer for Deathstalker II.
- Toni Naples also portrayed Sultana in Deathstalker II.
- Monique Gabrielle also portrayed Reena the Seer/Princess Evie in Deathstalker II.
- George "Buck" Flower (rich tramp) also portrayed a security guard in Mac and Me.
- Executive producer Roger Corman was director and producer for It Conquered the World, Teenage Cave Man, The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent, Gunslinger, Day the World Ended, and The Undead. He was also executive producer for Attack of the Giant Leeches, High School Big Shot, Night of the Blood Beast, Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell, Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II, Deathstalker II, and Lords of the Deep (in which he also portrayed a corporate executive), as well as director for Swamp Diamonds, producer for Avalanche, and distribution producer for Starcrash.
- Effects animator Kevin Kutchaver also did digital effects for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie and was effects animation supervisor for Doctor Mordrid.