Bug (1975)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeannot Szwarc

Writers:

Thomas Page (novel), William Castle (screenplay),

Stars:

Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bradford Dillman	...	James Parmiter
Joanna Miles	...	Carrie Parmiter
Richard Gilliland	...	Gerald Metbaum
Jamie Smith-Jackson	...	Norma Tacker (as Jamie Smith Jackson)
Alan Fudge	...	Mark Ross
Jesse Vint	...	Tom Tacker
Patty McCormack	...	Sylvia Ross
Brendan Dillon	...	Charlie
Frederic Downs	...	Henry Tacker (as Fred Downs)
James Greene	...	Reverend Kern
Jim Poyner	...	Kenny Tacker
Sam Jarvis	...	Taxi Driver
Bard Stevens	...	Security Guard

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

fire | scientist | mutant | earthquake | beetle | 

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Taglines:

The Picture You See With Your Eyes Closed.

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Horror | Mystery

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hephaestus Plague

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 774,165 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

William Castle Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the last film William Castle worked on.

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Connections

Referenced in Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)

User Reviews

Creepy Low Budget 70's Eco-Horror

Hadn't seen this since I was 8,so I didn't know what to expect,since it was directed by the infamous Jeannot Szwarc,who helmed such big budget disasters such as Supergirl & Santa Claus The Movie,have to say it was very creepy,well made, & even scary in some spots,believe me,after watching this,you'll be up all night spraying your kitchen with heavy doses of Raid.I hope that Paramount releases this on DVD.Check It Out!!!