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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.
Theatrical
Jun 6, 1975
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 14, 2004
Quotes
See all →Desperation for Fixing a Cracked Case
Professor James Parmiter
I've gone too far. The case is... They must be destroyed. It's cracked. I gotta have it fixed. I'm gonna fix it. I gotta get it all fixed.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Observations on Female Behavior in Insects
Professor James Parmiter
Today, I noticed that the females are at last carrying egg cases. They continue to listen to me, even to my voice on the tapes when I play them back. Now I know it's an irrational thought, but they even seem to watch me. And certainly lately, they've taken to forming different sorts of patterns.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →B
Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter
J
Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter
R
Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum
J
Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker
A
Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross
J
Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker
J
James Greene
Rev. Kern
P
Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross
B
Brendan Dillon
Charlie
J
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker
F
Frederic Downs
Henry Tacker
S
Sam Javis
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