Mosquito (1994)

A violent massacre caused by human-sized mosquitoes forces the lone survivors to band together in a fight for survival as the mosquitoes continue their onslaught.

Director:

Gary Jones

Writers:

Tom Chaney, Steve Hodge

Stars:

Gunnar Hansen, Ron Asheton, Steve Dixon

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gunnar Hansen	...	Earl the Bankrobber
Ron Asheton	...	Hendricks the Park Ranger
Steve Dixon	...	Parks USAF Meteor Chaser
Rachel Loiselle	...	Megan the new Park Ranger
Tim Lovelace	...	Ray, Megan's Boyfriend
Mike Hard	...	Junior, Earl's Brother
Kenny Mugwump	...	Rex, Earl's Cousin
Josh Becker	...	Camper Steve
Margaret Gomoll	...	Camper Mary
John Reneaud	...	Ranger Tony
Joel Hale	...	Fisherman Jack
Guy Sanville	...	Chief F.B. Marrow
Patrick Butler	...	Willis Cabins Motel Proprietor
Patricia Kay Jones	...	Ma Jones
Howard Brusseau Jr.	...	Pa Jones

Storyline

An alien pod crash lands in the swamps, after which the local mosquitoes begin feeding on the alien corpses. This causes the mosquitoes to grow to massive sizes and develop an unquenchable hunger for blood. A mass swarm of these mutant insects attacks a Michigan national park in a brutal onslaught that kills the entire tourist population. The few unrelated survivors - two lovers, a meteorologist, a punk rock musician, and a gang of dangerous bank robbers on the run from police - must settle their differences and band together before nightfall, when the nocturnal mosquito swarm will return for more blood.

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Plot Keywords:

mosquito | alien spacecraft | crash | mutation | car radiator | 

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Taglines:

Millions Of Years Of Evolution Have Just Become Mankind's Worst Nightmare.

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sci-fi violence and gore, a scene of sexuality/nudity, and for some language

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

21 November 1994 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Blood Fever

Filming Locations:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$211,000, 31 October 1995, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$986,314

Company Credits

Production Co:

Acme Films Ltd.,Antibes Inc.,Excalibur Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

[Gunnar Hansen] would later go onto say that Mosquito was his favorite film that he acted in, and that Earl was the best character he ever played.

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Goofs

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in murky, watery places, such as swamps, not on dry surfaces, as depicted in the movie.

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Quotes

Parks USAF Meteor Chaser: Then we get rid of it. Whatever it takes.
Hendricks the Park Ranger: I knew it! I knew you were gonna say that. I could have stayed in my little cubby hole under that boat, till the cops showed up. But noooooooo... you guys had to come along and find me. And NOW I'm on a mission to save the world from giant mosquitos! Man, the late show doesn't get any better than this.

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Crazy Credits

In the end credits, it has "The Grey Beast" provided by Oberon Films and underneath, it has Grey Beast Whereabouts as Unknown.

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Connections

References Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

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Soundtracks

Stinger Up Yours
by Ron Asheton
Performed by The Shemps
Ron Asheton: guitars
L.J. Steele: drums
Pete Bankert: bass

User Reviews

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I have seen this movie and it is a definite B movie. But I thought it was good for a B. It is pretty cheesy but that is what you come to expect from a B movie. They definitely used some pretty bad actors, but that is a B. You come to expect that. Gunnar was great in this as he was in Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They were both about the same quality of films, but we like those kind of movies once in a while. This is a pretty hard to find movie and I think it is out of print. Not too sure. We are looking for it in DVD format. If anyone knows where we can get it. Please let us know at [e-mail]. I don't want to spend a ton of money, I would like to spend less that 50.00. Let me know. Thanks