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Bats
1999 91 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.5
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Director: Louis Morneau
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Description
Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them.
Budget:
$5.25M
US Gross:
$10.16M
Worldwide:
$10.2M
Starring
Lou Diamond Phillips
Actor
Dina Meyer
Actor
Bob Gunton
Actor
Key opinion
Bats is generally viewed as an average, B-movie horror-thriller that offers a predictable monster-movie experience. While some find it a serviceable and atmospheric popcorn film, others criticize its uninspired script and lackluster technical execution.
| Acting | The lead performances by Lou Diamond Phillips and Dinah Meyer provide a solid anchor for the otherwise derivative material. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on a stale, predictable template common to creature-feature films of the era. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual effects are split: some praise the lively, effective creature design, while others find the monsters look unconvincing and ugly. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's value are divided: some appreciate its function as a watchable, atmospheric B-movie, while others view it as a waste of its multi-million dollar budget. |