Skeeter (1993)

As the result of a corrupt businessman's illegal toxic waste dumping, a small desert town is beset by a deadly swarm of huge bloodthirsty mutant mosquitoes!

Director:

Clark Brandon

Writers:

Clark Brandon, Lanny Horn,

Stars:

Tracy Griffith, Jim Youngs, Charles Napier

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tracy Griffith	...	Sarah Crosby
Jim Youngs	...	Roy Boone
Charles Napier	...	Ernie Buckle
Jay Robinson	...	Drake
William Sanderson	...	Gordon Perry
Michael J. Pollard	...	Hopper
Eloy Casados	...	Hank Tucker
John Putch	...	Hamilton
Saxon Trainor	...	Dr. Jill Wyle
Stacy Edwards	...	Mary Ann
John F. Goff	...	Clay Crosby
George 'Buck' Flower	...	Filo (as Buck Flower)
Michael D'Agosta	...	Bo
Eric Lawson	...	Frank OConnell
Lindsay Fisher	...	Chrissy OConnell

Storyline

Another ecological disaster results in mosquitoes growing to the size of bats (very rubbery, non-scary bats). Of course they have to suck a lot of blood. Humans have to find a way to fight back.

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Plot Keywords:

toxic waste | small town | death | sheriff | flamethrower | 

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Taglines:

Earth is the final breeding ground.

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 April 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

O Ataque das Moscas

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

August Entertainment, K.A.R. Films, New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Sarah puts her hand on the wall after falling into the hole, the wall quite easily moves and bends inward several times.

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

User Reviews

In The Mold Of The Classics

"Skeeter" is a passing fair critter-condundrum movie. I like it. It is merely another basic entry in the long-lived monster genre originating in the 1950's; and I'm a fan. You cannot go into one of these films with expectations of high drama, magnificent special effects, and flawless plot lines. You go to see the monsters run amok and the films' characters, in more ways than one, attempt to stem the tide of nature on a rampage. As to the special effects, if you are a fan, after the initial shock and laughter, your brain accommodates; and the mosquitoes, or squids, or bats, or whatever, take on a surrealistic and entertaining quality.

One improvement we do get with these newer entries is generally better acting than in the past. The directing hasn't changed much over the years; it is still marginal at best. But more good actors are available now. They are eager for work and generally do an excellent job with marginal scripts, formula plots, and overwhelmed directors. The cast of "Skeeter" is quite compelling and the characters are believable for the most part. The plot drags a little as the director attempts to create some reason to watch the film other than to see giant mosquitoes run rampant. These new directors have forgotten that there is no other reason. But I think "Skeeter" is fun and, worth some good escapism time. Be sure, in the early part of the film, to try and figure out what the "dead cow" really is. I personally think it's an army surplus blanket. My recommendation is to see "Skeeter" with a friend, have a crossword handy, and then you'll have three interesting things to do. One of them should work out. It just might be "Skeeter"!