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 Javis	...	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:

earthquake | based on novel | egg | schoolteacher | dead animal | 

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Taglines:

They kill...

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The set used for the Parmiter home, (where Joanna Miles's character has her head set ablaze by a "bug"), was the same set at Paramount Studios in Hollywood as the one used for the interiors of the Brady home in the ABC television series, The Brady Bunch (1969). Due to very poor ratings, the series had been canceled in 1974, a few months before filming on this film began. Since this film's release in 1975, "The Brady Bunch" became a ubiquitous hit in syndication, and the set has become easily recognizable to several generations of classic TV watchers, even though the set was altered for use in this film.

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Goofs

When Parmiter finds the dead body in the shed its still daylight. He then runs into the house and is in there no longer than a minute and when he emerges its pitch black.

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Connections

Referenced in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)

User Reviews

That music is a horror

I'm pretty sure the music is what drove him crazy. It certainly made me want to scream.

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 USA:

$3,602,023

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,602,023

Company Credits

Production Co:

William Castle Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1