Synopsis
An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
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Director & Writers
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
William Castle
Screenplay
Thomas Page
Novel
Thomas Page
Screenplay
Cast
Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter
Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter
Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum
Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker
Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross
Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker
James Greene
Rev. Kern
Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross
Brendan Dillon
Charlie
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker
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