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 ...
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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 | |
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Frederic Downs | ... | Henry Tacker (as Fred Downs) |
| James Greene | ... | Reverend Kern | |
| Jim Poyner | ... | Kenny Tacker | |
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Sam Javis | ... | Taxi Driver |
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Bard Stevens | ... | Security Guard |
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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. Written by Ross Horsley <ics6rh@leeds.ac.uk>
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Country:
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6 June 1975 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Hephaestus Plague See more »Filming Locations:
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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I saw this movie once about 20 years ago. If you read other's comments you'll find that just about everyone hates the second half of the movie. For me it was the reverse. The first half wasn't particularly interesting. Bugs starting fires, BIG DEAL. Then the movie apparently ends and you're wondering what else could happen. That's where it gets interesting. I liked the doctor's slow descent into madness. It was highly original and refreshing twist. The bugs on the wall just rocked! If you want to make more sense of the doctor's actions read the book, The Hephaestus Plague. The book actually continues on beyond where the movie ends. I'd really recommend this movie unless of course you want stupid CGI instead of plot and character development.