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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.
10 years ago
Wow, never even heard of this film! May have to track it down and watch even if it’s mediocre.
10 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.
10 years ago
Mutant fire-starting cockroaches is just too interesting of a premise to pass up, even if it fails to deliver!