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Bug (1975)
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc
Twitter Facebook Google+Horror | Science Fiction | Disaster
Most recently watched by Javitron, Angjonesy, zombiefreak
Overview
An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
Rated PG | Length 99 minutes
Actors
Bradford Dillman | Joanna Miles | Richard Gilliland | Jamie Smith-Jackson | Alan Fudge | Jesse Vint | James Greene | Patty McCormack | Brendan Dillon | Jim Poyner | Frederic Downs | Sam Javis
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2014 | TV | DVD | Rented | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Has a much better premise than execution. Some truly terrifying scenes early on with the initial radioactive roach attack (I question whether that cat was not harmed) . But then it gets all science-y with a big lull until the finale. Was hoping for more thrills but nope.
9 years ago
Wow, never even heard of this film! May have to track it down and watch even if it’s mediocre.
9 years ago
It’s not the worst thing, of course, but very much of its time during that decade of disaster / killer bug flicks. Got it from Netflix if you want to check it out.
9 years ago
Mutant fire-starting cockroaches is just too interesting of a premise to pass up, even if it fails to deliver!