Winning an Oscar for its (now understandably dated) special effects, the movie’s influence … 11 - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) Comedy horror, when vegetables go bad. Factory. Ashley Judd plays Agnes, a victim of spousal abuse who gets caught up with Peter, a crazed drifter played by the always excellent Michael Shannon. If bugs make you squeamish, this movie is not for you. 4 Bug William Friedkin, legendary director of The Exorcist , takes paranoia to a new extreme in this psychological horror movie about two loners holed up in a bug-infested motel room. 12 - Swamp Thing (1982) A mad scientist combines plant and animal cells in his lab. posted 2009-Mar-16, 2:21 pm AEST ref: whrl.pl/RbMYGW. He uses a needle to fend it off. ABOUT THIS MOVIE: If you are not familiar with this movie it is a 1975 release. My rating for this release is based on a combination of the plot, picture and extra's. Some involve giant, mutant bugs that can consume humans, while others feature deadly swarms of ants, bees, or wasps. User #265586 846 posts. Village of the Damned is a thoroughly haunting and different take on its subject matter. A cult classic heavily influenced by concerns over the rise of atomic energy in the 50s, Them! Here are some noteworthy horror films from the '70s, '80s, and '90s that are worth a look. There is no ambiguity in this film about who the invading aliens are: we have met the invaders and they are us. Predator (1987) trailer sees giant irradiated ants rampage over New Mexico. The insect horror film genre is a surprisingly large one. Whirlpool Enthusiast reference: whrl.pl/RbMYGW. But one movie makes you feel guilty and one movie makes you feel pride. The movie's themes about over-consumption of natural and human-made resources still ring true today and Kronos remains a striking sci-fi creation. Good monster movie. “The infected actually get smarter and clearer, more focused and more articulate,” says Tony Shalhoub, who plays Sen. Red Wheatus (R-Md. vGpjlfCfe2Y. Leaving the better elements of the book on the cutting room floor while also trying to cram in as much detail as possible, Dreamcatcher is a misfire on every level. They range from the hilariously campy to the seriously terrifying. 10 - Venus Flytrap (1970, aka The Revenge of Dr. X) An interesting B-movie about a scientist who turns carnivorous plants into man-eaters. For every Scream or Halloween , there are 10 other scary movies that never really found their audience. The Hellstrom Chronicle is an American film released in 1971 which combines elements of documentary, science fiction, horror and apocalyptic prophecy to present a gripping satirical depiction of the struggle for survival between humans and insects. 20 - Camel Spiders (2011) Not a good script or acting, but the spiders are fun. 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