Mimic 2
2001
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Jun 20, 2017 · Mimic 1997 Three years ago, entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler genetically created an insect to kill cockroaches carrying a virulent disease. Now, the insects are out to destroy their only predator ...
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In New York City, cockroaches are spreading the "Strickler's disease" that is killing hundreds of the city's children. Unable to develop a cure for the disease, Dr. Peter Mann, deputy director of the CDC, recruits entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler. Dr. Tyler uses genetic engineering to create the "Judasbreed", a hybrid between a mantis and a termite tha...
Casting
The character of Manny was originally written by del Toro for one of his favorite actors, Argentinian Federico Luppi, whom he directed in Cronos. However, Luppi's English pronunciation was not good enough for the film, so del Toro chose Giancarlo Giannini instead; in a 2013 interview del Toro confirmed the story and stated that what he misses the most about working in the Spanish languageis the possibility of directing Luppi, for whom del Toro professes the utmost admiration. Two of the film'...
Filming
Principal photography occurred in Toronto, Canada, due to the city's similarities to New York. The film includes several examples of del Toro's most characteristic hallmarks: "I have a sort of a fetish for insects, clockwork, monsters, dark places, and unborn things", said del Toro, and this is evident in Mimic, where at times all are combined in long, brooding shots of dark, cluttered, muddy chaotic spaces. According to Alfonso Cuarón, del Toro's friend and colleague, "with Guillermo the sho...
Director's cut
Del Toro was not granted final cut privilege, and he did not approve of the film as released. In 2010, del Toro revealed that he had been working on a director's cut of Mimic and said: "It’s not exactly the movie I wanted to do, but it definitely healed a lot of wounds... I am happy with the cut".The director's cut runs for 112 minutes, six minutes longer than the theatrical release. It was released in 2011, initially exclusive to Blu-ray and is now available via various digital services, but...
Box office
According to Box Office Mojo, its domestic gross is $25,480,490; it did not beat its budget of $30,000,000.
Critical response
It currently holds a 65% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 49 reviews, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Mimicfinds director Guillermo del Toro struggling to inject his unique sensibilities into a studio picture – and delivering just enough genre thrills to recommend". Roger Ebertgave the film three and a half stars, saying "Del Toro is a director with a genuine visual sense, with a way of drawing us into his story and evoking the mood with...
Mimic was planned as one of three 30-minute short films intended to be shown together. It was expanded into a full-length movie, as was Impostor. The short film Alien Love Triangleremains a 30-minute short film, and has never been released.
In 2020[update], a television adaptation/reboot was announced to be in development, with Paul W. S. Anderson directing the pilot. Anderson and Jeremy Boltare executive producers, along with Jim Danger Gray who will also be showrunner of the series.
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Aug 22, 1997 · 4 Videos. 99+ Photos. Horror Sci-Fi. Three years ago, entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler genetically created an insect to kill cockroaches carrying a virulent disease. Now, the insects are out to destroy their only predator, mankind. Director. Guillermo del Toro. Writers. Donald A. Wollheim.
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- Horror, Sci-Fi
- Guillermo del Toro
- 1997-08-22
Dec 9, 2011 · Starring Academy Award© winner Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE) and screen favorite Charles S. Dutton (A TIME TO KILL) and Josh Brolin (TRUE GRIT) this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle...
Watch Mimic with a subscription on Paramount+, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Mimic finds director Guillermo del Toro struggling to inject...
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- Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
- R
R. Horror · Thriller · Sci-Fi. A scientist faces her worst nightmare when a lab-created insect species she engineered to kill pests returns to eradicate its only predator: humans. Subtitles: English. Starring: Mira Sorvino Jeremy Northam. Directed by: Guillermo del Toro.
