Mimic (1997)
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Synopsis
A genetically engineered insect designed to eradicate a deadly disease evolves into a predatory threat, forcing its creator to confront the monstrous consequences of her scientific ambition in the dark tunnels beneath New York City.
Cast
- Mira Sorvino
- Jeremy Northam
- Josh Brolin
- Giancarlo Giannini
- Charles S. Dutton
- Alexander Goodwin
- Alix Koromzay
- F. Murray Abraham
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- Aug 29, 2026
Every generation deserves their own (actually good) version of C.H.U.D.
James (Schaffrillas)Oct 22, 2021Another shining example on why Guillermo del Toro should be allowed to do whatever he wants
Ethan EthanOct 23, 2025*Director’s Cut* Still love the slimy practical effects and the palpable tension every time a character sticks their hand into a dark space, but on a second watch I really loved how the first half essentially plays out like a film noir. Even if the second half regresses to…
Joe A - Aug 26, 2020
ew yucky bugs gross
adamboltJan 14, 2022Cockroaches were on top of the world following 1996's Joe's Apartment. But that taste of success would prove to be a mere morsel when -one short year later- Guillermo Del Toro would turn on the lights and send our small hard cousins scattering. Many feel that the score was…
Branson ReeseApr 22, 2023bomb the whole city with raid and problem solved
tawni─ ⊹ ⊱ ☆ ⊰ ⊹ ─ - May 5, 2021
all i remembered about this was the kid with giant equine-cum-beaver teeth. like had you said "i'm watching mimic" i would have told you i think i'd seen it but wasn't sure, but the second i saw those massive chompers i knew without a doubt. memory unlocked! im sorry if…
single white femalienJan 21, 2022SUCH a fun little underrated monster movie!!! gdt never misses
˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗Aug 27, 2026Good stuff! I was hoping to get a little more from it tbh but you will never ever ever catch me complaining about a gooey bloody nasty movie about human sized cockroaches living in the subway system. Encore!
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- Chloelpb is "meh" onMimic
Chouï de retour à l’orphelinat
Morgan likedMimicactually was way more clever than i thought it was gonna be, it was pretty nasty but cool, i think some scenes went on for way too long but the bugs were some of the better cgi monsters i’ve seen
cool guy lovedMimici loved it! this movie was so fun, and kept me hooked even through the more boring stuff. i love the judas breed roaches, and the cgi didnt look too fakey! also, norman reedus was a nice surprise
- White Wolf - Marivy likedMimic
I have to be honest, I hate cockroaches and when someone told me was about that I didn’t want to see it even though It’s from Del Toro, now that I saw it, it’s good, I didn’t get disgusted, it’s a good story, as always the details are beautiful and it really aged well.
nica nics likedMimicthought it would be the typical horror but i was surprised with the direction the movie went. i actually like it, a lot of tense moments and the story was really good. my only complaint was that there were moments where the screen was SO DARK😭 worth the watch tho
JJ Jet-Plane is "meh" onMimicsuffers from too many characters and some storylines needed a little more filling out. visually too dark. wish we had gotten to see the bug creatures in the light, also not enough bugs for most of the movie. 4/10, just about average.
- Arsal is "meh" onMimic
It leans into claustrophobic horror. The story blends science fiction with urban gothic flair, while the oppressive setting amplified paranoia. Although, the CGI is dated given when it came out.
Alex lovedMimicUnderrated creature feature from Guillermo Del Toro. Dark and gritty with blue and yellow neon backlights. The late 90s had some of the best set designs 8/10
Maggie Slater dislikedMimicI freaking LOVED the short story this is based on, and freaking hated how they bastardized the series elements of the story for cheap monster tropes—bah!
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Metacritic
For all its Del Toro touches (Goodwin as a young autistic boy kidnapped by the bugs), Mimic is a surprisingly hollow thriller.
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
But Mimic is superior to most of its cousins, and has been stylishly directed by Guillermo Del Toro, whose visual sense adds a certain texture that makes everything scarier and more effective.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
In fact, the title of this motion picture is quite apt -- Mimic does an excellent job of imitating not only Aliens, but several other science fiction and horror features, including such odd choices as Leviathan and The Thing. The derivative result is, as one might expect, moderately entertaining, but far from groundbreaking in its approach or execution.
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mimic (1997) (1997) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Mimic (1997) (1997)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's Mimic (1997) (1997) about?
A genetically engineered insect designed to eradicate a deadly disease evolves into a predatory threat, forcing its creator to confront the monstrous consequences of her scientific ambition in the dark tunnels beneath New York City.
Who's the cast of Mimic (1997) (1997)?
- Mira Sorvino as Susan Tyler
- Jeremy Northam as Peter Mann
- Josh Brolin as Josh
- Giancarlo Giannini as Manny
- Charles S. Dutton
- Alexander Goodwin as Chuy
- Alix Koromzay as Remy
- F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Gates
Who's the director behind Mimic (1997) (1997)?
Guillermo del Toro directed Mimic (1997) (1997).
Who produced Mimic (1997) (1997)?
Ole Bornedal, Clark Henderson and Michael Phillips produced Mimic (1997) (1997).
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