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.
Practical Effects
Real cockroaches, real fire, real unhinged energy
Acting
Bradford Dillman's descent into bug-fueled madness
Direction
Szwarc before Jaws 2, finding his schlocky footing
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The cockroaches were reportedly so numerous they escaped into the studio and plagued productions for years.
Part of a brief 70s wave of 'eco-horror' where nature bites back—see also Frogs and Night of the Lepus.
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