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Empire of the Ants

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
4.8K
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Joan Collins, John David Carson, Robert Lansing, Robert Pine, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott, and Pamela Susan Shoop in Empire of the Ants (1977)
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Con artist Marilyn Fryser tries to sell bogus real estate deals in an area overrun by giant ants.Con artist Marilyn Fryser tries to sell bogus real estate deals in an area overrun by giant ants.Con artist Marilyn Fryser tries to sell bogus real estate deals in an area overrun by giant ants.

IMDb RATING
4.2/10
4.8K
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  • Director
    • Bert I. Gordon
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(story)
    • Jack Turley(screenplay)
    • Bert I. Gordon(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Joan Collins
    • Robert Lansing
    • John David Carson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bert I. Gordon
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(story)
    • Jack Turley(screenplay)
    • Bert I. Gordon(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Joan Collins
    • Robert Lansing
    • John David Carson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 109User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, and Jacqueline Scott in Empire of the Ants (1977)
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    Joan Collins, John David Carson, Robert Lansing, Robert Pine, Jacqueline Scott, and Pamela Susan Shoop in Empire of the Ants (1977)
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    Joan Collins, John David Carson, Robert Lansing, Robert Pine, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott, and Pamela Susan Shoop in Empire of the Ants (1977)

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    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Marilyn Fryseras Marilyn Fryser
    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Dan Stokelyas Dan Stokely
    John David Carson
    John David Carson
    • Joe Morrisonas Joe Morrison
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Sheriff Art Kincadeas Sheriff Art Kincade
    Jacqueline Scott
    Jacqueline Scott
    • Margaret Ellisas Margaret Ellis
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    • Coreen Bradfordas Coreen Bradford
    • (as Pamela Shoop)
    Robert Pine
    Robert Pine
    • Larry Grahamas Larry Graham
    Edward Power
    Edward Power
    • Charlie Pearsonas Charlie Pearson
    Brooke Palance
    • Christine Grahamas Christine Graham
    Tom Fadden
    Tom Fadden
    • Sam Russellas Sam Russell
    Irene Tedrow
    Irene Tedrow
    • Velma Thompsonas Velma Thompson
    Harry Holcombe
    Harry Holcombe
    • Harry Thompsonas Harry Thompson
    Jack Kosslyn
    Jack Kosslyn
    • Thomas Lawsonas Thomas Lawson
    Ilse Earl
    Ilse Earl
    • Mary Lawsonas Mary Lawson
    Janie Gavin
    • Ginnyas Ginny
    Norman Franklin
    • Anson Parkeras Anson Parker
    Florance McGee
    • Phoebe Russellas Phoebe Russell
    • (as Florence McGee)
    Jim Wheelus
    • Crewmanas Crewman
    • Director
      • Bert I. Gordon
    • Writers
      • H.G. Wells(story)
      • Jack Turley(screenplay)
      • Bert I. Gordon(screen story)
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    Storyline

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    Sleazy scam artist Joan Collins tries to sell phony real estate deals down in the Florida everglades. What she and her unsuspecting buyers don't know is the area has been taken over by giant ants! —Humberto Amador
    • giant ant
    • ant
    • when animals attack
    • cult film
    • formicary
    • 28 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • See a Dynasty of ants terrorize Joan Collins
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Writer, producer, and director Bert I. Gordon created some of the special effects of the large ants by shooting magnified images of the Panamanian bullet ant.
    • Goofs
      Before the captain jumps into the ocean to try and save the boat, he takes off his shoes. After he burns the boat, he jumps into the water and you can clearly see his shoes.
    • Quotes

      Coreen Bradford: Oh my God! They're herding us like cattle!

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was heavily cut for an 'A' (PG) certificate to reduce sounds of screaming and to heavily edit violence including attack scenes and shots of bloodied bodies. The cuts were restored for the 2002 ILC release and the certificate upgraded to a 15.
    • Connections
      Featured in A Century of Science Fiction (1996)

    User reviews109

    Review
    Top review
    Love, Pheromone Style
    I guess I'm the only one who noticed the potential "love story" here. Don't believe me? From the beginning it seems very clear that Robert Lansing's Dan Stokely has a thing for the bitchy Marilyn Fryser (played by everyone's favorite bitch, Joan Collins). Check out that elongated "stare" they share on the boat. Then there's Jacqueline Scott's droopy, whiny, bitter, button-obsessed Margaret Ellis. She has a thing for Dan, but Dan tries to brush her off by saying he doesn't need any buttons. The clincher, however, is when Marilyn decides to go it alone through the forest, but is immediately confronted by those annoying picnic pests. Take note how she runs back right into Dan's waiting arms. Note also how he eagerly holds her tight and caresses her. And make one final note at Margaret Ellis's reaction -- you think she was bitter before?

    That one scene provides more drama and suspense than anything else in the film! For example: Does Margaret really love Dan? Does Dan really love Marilyn? Does Marilyn really want to give up her life as an independent and successful woman for the macho Dan? Will Margaret kill Marilyn so she can sew buttons for Dan? Will Marilyn kill Margaret and steal her buttons so SHE can sew them for Dan? Will Dan say "to hell with the buttons," rip off his shirt and have his way with both women? Or will Dan say "to hell" with both women and offer them up as sacrifices to the ants?

    Alas, the movie never answers these questions. But wouldn't it be cool if it had?
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    • Aug 31, 2004

    FAQ3

    • Is the Quote "I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords" from this movie?
    • Is this really based on a H.G. Wells story?
    • Could ants really grow to this size?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • H.G. Wells' Empire of the Ants
    • Filming locations
      • Jensen Beach, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Cinema 77
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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