Bug (1975)
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In this 1975 science fiction horror film, an earthquake unleashes a mysterious breed of fire-starting insects. When a tragedy strikes, Professor James Parmiter becomes obsessed with studying the creatures, eventually crossbreeding them with cockroaches to create an intelligent new species. As the insects adapt and evolve, Parmiter's fixation leads him into increasingly dangerous territory. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and based on Thomas Page's novel, "Bug" is the final project from producer William Castle.
Cast:
Bradford Dillman as Professor James Parmiter
Joanna Miles as Carrie Parmiter
Richard Gilliland as Gerald Metbaum
Jamie Smith-Jackson as Norma Tacker
Alan Fudge as Professor Mark Ross
Jesse Vint as Tom Tacker
Patty McCormack as Sylvia Ross
Brendan Dillon as Charlie
Frederic Downs as Henry Tacker
James Greene as Reverend Kern
Produced by:
William Castle
Jeannot Szwarc (Director)
Thomas Page (Screenplay/Novel)
Arthur P. Jacobs (Executive Producer)
Douglas Stewart (Editor)
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