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Mimic

1997-08-22 · 105 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Guillermo del Toro
Production companies
Dimension Films
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,480,490

Top Cast

Mira SorvinoMira SorvinoSusan Tyler
Jeremy NorthamJeremy NorthamPeter Mann
Giancarlo GianniniGiancarlo GianniniManny
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonLeonard
Josh BrolinJosh BrolinJosh
Alexander GoodwinAlexander GoodwinChuy
Alix KoromzayAlix KoromzayRemy
F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamDr. Gates
James CostaJames CostaRicky
Javon BarnwellDavis
Norman ReedusNorman ReedusJeremy
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongPreacher
Glenn BangGlenn BangYang
Margaret MaChinese Woman
Warna FisherBag Lady
Alan ArgueSkeletal Bum
Charles HayterHomeless Man
Julian RichingsJulian RichingsWorkman
James KidnieJames KidnieSubway Repairman
Eve EnglishHomeless Woman

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