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 Look Like Rocks...Possess A High Intelligence...Have No Eyes...And Eat Ashes...They Travel In Your Car Exhaust...They Make Fire...They Kill.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the last film William Castle worked on.

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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

Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion (2008)

User Reviews

Creepy Low Budget 70's Eco-Horror

Hadn't seen this since I was 8,so I didn't know what to expect,since it was directed by the infamous Jeannot Szwarc,who helmed such big budget disasters such as Supergirl & Santa Claus The Movie,have to say it was very creepy,well made, & even scary in some spots,believe me,after watching this,you'll be up all night spraying your kitchen with heavy doses of Raid.I hope that Paramount releases this on DVD.Check It Out!!!

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