VIDEO: Elijah Wood Talks New Horror Comedy COOTIES on 'Today'

Best known for the “Lord of the Rings” movies, actor Elijah Wood is changing pace with “Cooties,” an offbeat horror comedy that mixes shudders with laughs. He admits the film has a silly premise: “cooties” spread by cafeteria chicken nuggets that turn students into zombies. He also shares his pick for the best horror film ever.

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