Name: Rat Man
Director: Giuliano Carnimeo
Genre: Horror
Released: 1988-04-20
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 5
Cast: David Warbeck, Janet Ågren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon, Werner Pochath

A killer rat-man so bad it's legendary — starring the world's smallest adult actor!

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A killer rat-man so bad it's legendary — starring the world's smallest adult actor!

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so-bad-it's-goodItalian exploitationcreature feature chaos

Overview

Horror

After a model is brutally murdered on a Caribbean island, her sister's investigation uncovers a horrifying rat-like creature.

IT Italian

Content warning

rat fashion photographer labor

exploitation of differenceisland colonialismbeauty industry cruelty

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Rat costume looks like wet roadkill

Acting

Nelson de la Rosa's committed creature work

Production

Shot in Dominican Republic tax shelter

Best for:Friends·Background·Rewatch

Heads up:Disturbing·Violence

Director

Giuliano Carnimeo

ReleasedApr 20, 1988

Runtime1h 22m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Fulvia Film

Top Cast

David Warbeck

Fred Williams

Janet Ågren

Terry

Eva Grimaldi

Marilyn

Werner Pochath

Mark

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Nelson de la Rosa was 2'4" and later appeared in The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) opposite Marlon Brando, who was reportedly obsessed with him.

Cultural

The infamous tagline 'Critter from the Shitter' was added for US VHS release by distributor Trans World Entertainment, who knew exactly what they were selling.