Bug (2006)

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, Harry Connick Jr.

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ashley Judd	...	Agnes White
Michael Shannon	...	Peter Evans
Harry Connick Jr.	...	Jerry Goss
Lynn Collins	...	R.C.
Brían F. O'Byrne	...	Dr. Sweet
Neil Bergeron	...	Man in Grocery Store
Bob Neill	...	Pizza Harris (voice)

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...

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Plot Keywords:

motel | bug | lesbian | oklahoma | waitress | 

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Taglines:

First they send in their drone... then they find their queen.

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality, nudity, language and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films [us]

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 May 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bogárűző

Filming Locations:

Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,015,846 (USA) (25 May 2007)

Gross:

$7,006,708 (USA) (15 June 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lions Gate Films, L.I.F.T. Production, DMK Mediafonds International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in July and August of 2005 in Southern Louisiana, and wrapped up only a week before Hurricane Katrina hit the area; the cast and crew narrowly escaped the disaster by only a few days.

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Goofs

When Peter leaves the motel room to dispose of the smoke alarm, Agnes uses the bathroom with the door open and we see that the toilet is directly next to the open door. In later scenes, the sink is in the position directly next to the bathroom door.

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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.

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Connections

References The Big Valley (1965)

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Soundtracks

"Shake 'em Up and Let 'em Roll"
(1992)
Written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
Performed by Jerry Leiber & The Coasters
Courtesy of Leiber/Stoller Productions, Inc.

User Reviews

Intense and Unique

Certainly not for everyone...but if you appreciate completely unique and intense cinema...check it out. I am so impressed by Ashley Judd, who I always liked, but had no idea of her range and courage. The film is very disturbing...I would describe it as a dark comedy that gets darker and darker and darker...calling it horror is too limited although there are horror elements to it. It reminds me of Cronenberg or early Polanski (Repulsion). But comparisons don't really do it justice. It's exciting to see that there are directors that still have guts. I was exhilarated and disturbed by the end of this film. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants something different and powerful.