Mimic (1997)

For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now.

Mimic (1997) poster

A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
Editing: Peter Devaney Flanagan, Patrick Lussier
Production: Dimension Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano, 普通话
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en

Themes

Body Horror and Transformation, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation

Keywords

experiment, insect, mutation, cockroach, giant insect, nest, creature, disease, scientist, epidemic, evolution, sewer, manhattan, new york city, virus, tunnel

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mimic about?
A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.
Who directed Mimic?
Mimic was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Who stars in Mimic?
Mimic stars Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Alexander Goodwin, Giancarlo Giannini, Charles S. Dutton, Josh Brolin.
How long is Mimic?
Mimic has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Mimic?
Mimic is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Mimic?
Mimic had a budget of $30M.
How much did Mimic gross?
Mimic grossed $25M worldwide.
Where was Mimic produced?
Mimic was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mimic?
The themes of Mimic include: Body Horror and Transformation, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation.