Grabbers is a comedic horror movie released in 2012, directed by Jon Wright and written by Kevin Lehane. It stars Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley as the two main protagonists, along with Russell Tovey, Lalor Roddy, and Bronagh Gallagher in supporting roles.
The story takes place on the fictional island of Erin, where the local police force is led by an alcoholic officer named Ciarán O'Shea (Richard Coyle). He is forced to work with a new partner, Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley), who arrives on the island from the mainland. When strange events start occurring on the island, including missing fishermen and whale carcasses washing up on the shore, the two officers investigate.
They soon discover that the cause of these occurrences is a group of bloodsucking alien creatures that come out of the sea at night to prey on the islanders. The only way to survive their attack is to get drunk, as it turns out that the creatures cannot tolerate high levels of alcohol in the human bloodstream.
The movie follows the two police officers as they try to convince the locals to get drunk and fight off the alien invaders. Along the way, they face various challenges, including skeptical townspeople, their own personal issues, and the difficult task of getting everyone liquored up before it's too late.
Grabbers received positive reviews for its unique blend of comedy and horror, with critics noting the strong performances by the cast and the effective use of practical effects to bring the alien creatures to life. It has since gained a cult following and remains a beloved entry in the horror-comedy genre.