Bug (1975)
Out of the worst nightmare!
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.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: June 6, 1975
Cast
- Bradford Dillman - Prof. James Parmiter
- Joanna Miles - Carrie Parmiter
- Richard Gilliland - Gerald Metbaum
- Jamie Smith-Jackson - Norma Tacker
- Alan Fudge - Prof. Mark Ross
- Jesse Vint - Tom Tacker
- James Greene - Rev. Kern
- Patty McCormack - Sylvia Ross
- Brendan Dillon - Charlie
- Jim Poyner - Kenny Tacker
Screenplay
- Thomas Page (Screenplay)
- William Castle (Screenplay)
- Thomas Page (Novel)
Music: Charles Fox
Cinematography: Michel Hugo
Editing: Allan Jacobs
Production: William Castle Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics
Keywords
fire, based on novel or book, insect, mutation, mutant, animal attack, earthquake, cockroach, disaster, person on fire, house fire, biologist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bug about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bug?
- Bug was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
- Who stars in Bug?
- Bug stars Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland, Jamie Smith-Jackson, Alan Fudge, Jesse Vint.
- How long is Bug?
- Bug has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Bug?
- Bug is a Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was Bug produced?
- Bug was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bug?
- The themes of Bug include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics.