Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 09/19/08 Home Video 01/20/09 MPAA Rating Rated PG for some thematic elements, scary images, action and mild language Running Time 1hour 26 minutes Genre Family, Comedy Director Tony Leondis Writer Chris McKenna Cast John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, Jay Leno, Eddie Izzard, Sean Hayes, John Cleese, Molly Shannon, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall Studio MGM |
IGOR 2008)
SYNOPSIS
In a land of mad scientists and diabolical inventions,
what do you do when you’re born with a hunch on your
back?
You become an Igor.
A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, "Igor"
tells the story of one Igor who's sick of being a lowly
lab assistant with a Yes Master's degree and dreams
of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks
the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair,
Igor finally gets his chance.
With the help of two of his experimental creations -
Brain, a brain in a jar who's a little light on brains, and
Scamper, a cynical bunny brought back from being
road kill, Igor embarks on building the most evil
invention of all time, a huge, ferocious monster.
Unfortunately, instead of turning out evil, the monster
turns out as Eva, a giant aspiring actress who wouldn't
hurt a fly.
Just when the load on his back can't get any heavier,
Igor and his band of monstrous misfits uncover an evil
plot that threatens their world. Now, they must fight to
In a land of mad scientists and diabolical inventions,
what do you do when you’re born with a hunch on your
back?
You become an Igor.
A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, "Igor"
tells the story of one Igor who's sick of being a lowly
lab assistant with a Yes Master's degree and dreams
of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks
the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair,
Igor finally gets his chance.
With the help of two of his experimental creations -
Brain, a brain in a jar who's a little light on brains, and
Scamper, a cynical bunny brought back from being
road kill, Igor embarks on building the most evil
invention of all time, a huge, ferocious monster.
Unfortunately, instead of turning out evil, the monster
turns out as Eva, a giant aspiring actress who wouldn't
hurt a fly.
Just when the load on his back can't get any heavier,
Igor and his band of monstrous misfits uncover an evil
plot that threatens their world. Now, they must fight to
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save it and prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Featuring the voice talents of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall,
Sean Hayes, Eddie Izzard, Jay Leno, James Lipton, Molly Shannon and Christian Slater, "Igor" is the
must-see family comedy of the fall.
Igor is directed by award-winning animation veteran Tony Leondis (Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch) and
written by Chris McKenna ("American Dad!"). Exodus Film Group CEO John D. Eraklis produces along with
seasoned animation executive and Exodus president Max Howard who has collaborated on such
animated blockbusters as Disney's Lion King and Aladdin, and Warner Bros.' Space Jam and The Iron
Giant. --© MGM
Featuring the voice talents of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall,
Sean Hayes, Eddie Izzard, Jay Leno, James Lipton, Molly Shannon and Christian Slater, "Igor" is the
must-see family comedy of the fall.
Igor is directed by award-winning animation veteran Tony Leondis (Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch) and
written by Chris McKenna ("American Dad!"). Exodus Film Group CEO John D. Eraklis produces along with
seasoned animation executive and Exodus president Max Howard who has collaborated on such
animated blockbusters as Disney's Lion King and Aladdin, and Warner Bros.' Space Jam and The Iron
Giant. --© MGM
