I watched this movie for two main reasons--it was the last film written by the amazing showman, William Castle AND because the movie sounded completely awful! As I like to see bad films on occasion (they're great for a laugh), I decided to give this one a try.
After an earthquake in a god-accursed town in the desert, hoards of insanely silly fire-cockroaches invade the town. These amazing creatures can shoot flames out of their butts and start fires---burning down cars, houses and a soon-to-be-insane professor's wife's head! This goof-ball scientist (Bradford Dillman--who I assume was trying to commit career suicide with this film) at first mourns his wife's death--then becomes obsessed with the creatures and eventually fills his house with the things. Then, out of the blue, the movie has an ending that just boggles the mind....it's THAT dumb (I loved the new super-bug with its glowing eyes and wires supporting it)! I guess, like in the case of "Willard", the new-found friends eventually turn on you.
The film is chock full of goofy moments. Not only do you see one woman's head catch fire (and I loved how the male stuntman looked nothing like her physically), but another woman writhe about with a giant Hissing Cockroach on her eyelid! There are so many terrible moments like this that it is worth seeing just for these goofy portions if you are in need of a laugh. Sadly, however, these goofy moments are few and far between--with a lot of full moments in between. The ending, especially, was just too long in coming and seemed way overdue.
By the way, look for Patty McCormack as 'Sylvia'. This cute actress is the same one who as a child starred in "The Bad Seed"--a mega-cool film about an evil kid that you just have to see! As for "Bug", however, it's probably not a film you should rush to watch.
After an earthquake in a god-accursed town in the desert, hoards of insanely silly fire-cockroaches invade the town. These amazing creatures can shoot flames out of their butts and start fires---burning down cars, houses and a soon-to-be-insane professor's wife's head! This goof-ball scientist (Bradford Dillman--who I assume was trying to commit career suicide with this film) at first mourns his wife's death--then becomes obsessed with the creatures and eventually fills his house with the things. Then, out of the blue, the movie has an ending that just boggles the mind....it's THAT dumb (I loved the new super-bug with its glowing eyes and wires supporting it)! I guess, like in the case of "Willard", the new-found friends eventually turn on you.
The film is chock full of goofy moments. Not only do you see one woman's head catch fire (and I loved how the male stuntman looked nothing like her physically), but another woman writhe about with a giant Hissing Cockroach on her eyelid! There are so many terrible moments like this that it is worth seeing just for these goofy portions if you are in need of a laugh. Sadly, however, these goofy moments are few and far between--with a lot of full moments in between. The ending, especially, was just too long in coming and seemed way overdue.
By the way, look for Patty McCormack as 'Sylvia'. This cute actress is the same one who as a child starred in "The Bad Seed"--a mega-cool film about an evil kid that you just have to see! As for "Bug", however, it's probably not a film you should rush to watch.