Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! (1998)

Killer ants from South America that eat the flesh of people attack a small town.

Directors:

Jim Charleston, George Manasse

Writers:

Linda Palmer, Wink Roberts

Stars:

Eric Lutes, Julia Campbell, Mitch Pileggi

Cast

Credited cast:
Eric Lutes	...	Dr. Jim Conrad
Julia Campbell	...	Laura Sills
Mitch Pileggi	...	Police Chief Jeff Croy
Jeremy Foley	...	Chad Croy
Bill Osborn	...	Officer Dave Blount
Dallen Gettling	...	Bob Hazzard
Patrick Fugit	...	Scott Blount
H.E.D. Redford	...	Maynerd Perth
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rob Greyhill	...	Hunter #2
Kim Landry	...	Sarah
Rick Lichtenhan	...	Resident at Pass
Jeanette Puhich	...	Margie
Kevin Rahm	...	Glenn
Christine Romeo	...	Fran
Ron Sarchian	...	Glenn

Storyline

A hive of South American, killer ants has been lying dormant in Alaska for ten years until seismic activity causes subterranean warming, awakening the ants. While many residents of Burley Pines, Alaska are being eaten alive, a small group races to survive and to find a way to stop the ruthless ants.

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Plot Keywords:

ant | alaska | small town | ant attack | skeleton | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Marabunta

Filming Locations:

Heber City, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Producers Entertainment Group, Grosso-Jacobson Productions, World International Network (WIN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the first shot where they find the moose, there is no arrow in its ribs, but it's very obviously present in the next shots.

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Quotes

Dr. Jim Conrad: It's another Quake!
Laura Sills: No, Cheap's on the cycle again.

User Reviews

Breathtaking!

If you've got a weak heart, then beware; "Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!" Is not for you! The edge-of-your-seat action combined with the suspense and constant threats our hero's face is enough to keep the adrenaline flowing in this action packed film starring Eric Lutes As Dr. Jim Conrad, an Entemologist with a whimsical but determined attitude to stop a legion of killer fire ants from taking over a peaceful small Alaskan town in New Mexico, and the beautiful Julia Campbell, who looks kind of like that lady from Seinfeld which is probably why no picture of her was available.

Directed by Jim Charleston; perhaps best known for his Oscar worthy direction in the hit series "V.I.P." This movie continues his legacy of intellectual yet thrilling plot twists at a level previously unreached by any man before him.

So what are you waiting for? This movie, while catering itself as entertainment, bases itself on fact - and reminds us with a sombering opening;"It could happen. . .tomorrow!" which is why you need to see this movie today!