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Bug (2006)

R 102 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   25 May 2007 (USA)
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An unhinged war veteran holes up with a lonely woman in a spooky Oklahoma motel room. The line between reality and delusion is blurred as they discover a bug infestation.

Director:

William Friedkin

Writers:

Tracy Letts (screenplay), Tracy Letts (play)

Stars:

Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon and Harry Connick Jr.
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Complete credited cast:
Ashley Judd ...
Michael Shannon ...
Harry Connick Jr. ...
Lynn Collins ...
Brían F. O'Byrne ...
Neil Bergeron Neil Bergeron ...
Bob Neill Bob Neill ...
Pizza Harris (voice)
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Storyline

Having escaped her abusive ex-husband Goss, recently released from state prison, Agnes, a lonely waitress with a tragic past moves into a sleazy, rundown motel. Her lesbian co-worker R.C. introduces her to Peter, a peculiar, paranoiac drifter and they begin a tentative romance. However, things aren't always as they appear and Agnes is about to experience a claustrophobic nightmare reality as the bugs begin to arrive... Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Bug | Motel | Lesbian | Oklahoma | Abusive Ex Husband  | See more »

Taglines:

Paranoia is contagious. See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality, nudity, language and drug use See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films [United States] | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Böcek See more »

Filming Locations:

Metairie, Louisiana, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,015,846 (USA) (27 May 2007) (1661 Screens)

Gross:

$7,006,708 (USA) (17 June 2007)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lions Gate Films, L.I.F.T. Production, DMK Mediafonds International See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jodie Foster was considered for the Ashley Judd role. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Peter pulls out his teeth, you can see that he has a full mouth full when he is talking to the doctor. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[phone rings]
Agnes White: Hello? Hello?
[hangs up]
Agnes White: Bastard!
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Crazy Credits

There is a short scene after the first part of the credits, a telephone rings during the credits, and a brief shot after the credits end. See more »

Connections

References The Exorcist (1973) See more »

Soundtracks

"Cowboy Boots"
Written by Donny Ray Ford
Performed by The Backsliders
Courtesy of Mammoth Records See more »