Mimic Movie Review 1997

Married biotech scientists Sorvino and Northam upset the balance of nature when they cure a plague only to have their insectoid concoction unleashed in the New York subways. This causes giant cockroaches to mimic--and kill--humans. Far-fetched story is forgiven with a unique script (both John Sayles and Steven Soderbergh made additions) and original kills and thrills. Plenty of gore also makes it a worthy addition to the horror genre.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 105 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sci Fi, Science & Scientists, Subways, New York, New York, Genetics, Emerging Viruses, Cockroaches, Eat Me

Screenplay

John Sayles, Steven Soderbergh, Matthew Robbins

Cast

Jeremy Northam, Mira Sorvino, Josh Brolin, Charles S. Dutton, Giancarlo Giannini, F. Murray Abraham, Alexander Goodwin

Cinematography

Dan Laustsen

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Music

Marco Beltrami

Producer

Bob Weinstein, B.J. Rack, Michael Phillips, Miramax Films, Dimension Films