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Willard

PG19711h 35mDaniel Mann
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 49

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"This is Willard and his friend Ben. Ben will do anything for Willard."

A social misfit, Willard is made fun of by his co-workers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, Ben and Socrates. However, when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack those who have been tormenting him.

HorrorScience Fiction
Based On Novel Or BookAnimal AttackRevengeMurderManiacDeathDomineering MotherEaten AliveRatEaten By Rats

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Frequently asked questions

What is Willard (1971) about?

A social misfit, Willard is made fun of by his co-workers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, Ben and Socrates. However, when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack those who have been tormenting him.

Who stars in Willard?

Willard stars Bruce Davison (Willard Stiles), Ernest Borgnine (Al Martin), Sondra Locke (Joan Simms), Elsa Lanchester (Henrietta Stiles), Michael Dante (Brandt). The film was directed by Daniel Mann.

How long is Willard?

Willard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG.

Is Willard worth watching?

Willard holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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