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CHUD.com

CHUD.com, a backronym of Cinematic Happenings Under Development, was an American film news website created by Nick Nunziata in 1999 which is currently owned by Bigfoot Entertainment. Its name and look were inspired by 1984's minor cult film C.H.U.D. .

Last revised
Jun 7, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
156 w
Citations
3
Source
CHUD.com
Type of site
Film review
Available inEnglish
HeadquartersUnited States
OwnerNick Nunziata
FounderNick Nunziata
EditorNick Nunziata
URLchud.com
CommercialYes
Current statusInactive (as of 10/1/2020)

CHUD.com, a backronym of Cinematic Happenings Under Development, was an American film news website created by Nick Nunziata in 1999 which is currently owned by Bigfoot Entertainment.1 Its name and look were inspired by 1984's minor cult film C.H.U.D. (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers).2

In addition to the film reviews and news it hosted a movie of the day column. It was one of the longest-running sites of its kind.3

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References

  1. "Bigfoot Entertainment Acquires Cult Film Website CHUD.com" (Press release). Bigfoot Entertainment. June 2, 2011. Retrieved 2020-06-27 – via Newswire.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. Allen, Tracy (September 2, 2014). "This week in horror movie history – C.H.U.D. (1984)". crypticrock.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  3. Evans, Jason (March 11, 2012). "From Moviegoers and Critics, 'A Thousand Words' Gets Zero". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
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