Mimic
Directed by Guillermo del Toro6.067%37%6.1
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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- RichardOctober 19, 2025Back then, the cover alone was enough to grab me, shadowy insect wings, a subway tunnel and the promise of something grotesque. Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic delivered exactly that: a grimy, atmospheric horror flick where science tries to fix a problem and accidentally creates a monster that mimics its way into Manhattan’s underbelly. Mira Sorvino plays Susan Tyler, an entomologist who genetically engineers a bug to wipe out disease carrying cockroaches. It’s supposed to die off after one generation, but of course, it doesn’t. Instead, it evolves, grows, and starts mimicking humans. Cue the claustrophobic tunnels, skittering sounds and a creature design that still holds up as pure nightmare fuel. Watching it on VHS added to the mood, grainy visuals, muffled audio and that analog tension you don’t get from HD. It felt dirty, dangerous and weirdly real. The cast is solid: Jeremy Northam, Giancarlo Giannini, Charles S. Dutton and even a young Josh Brolin. The pacing builds slowly, then dives headfirst into insectoid terror. It’s not perfect, some moments feel borrowed from Alien and The Fly, but del Toro’s fingerprints are all over it: underground lairs, guilt-ridden scientists and monsters born from human arrogance. And for a VHS rental? It was a gem. Mimic is grimy, eerie and full of skittering dread. I rented it, I rewound it and I still remember the sound of those wings. Into the Plex library it goes, a VHS-born horror that earned its spot.
- ionutovicApril 3, 2025Mimic” delivers an eerie and atmospheric experience with a unique concept that keeps you curious. The tension builds steadily, and while some moments feel a bit predictable, the overall execution holds your attention. The visuals and sound design are solid, and the story has enough twists to stay interesting. Not perfect, but definitely worth a watch for fans of psychological or sci-fi thrillers.
Mimic Trivia
Mimic was released on August 21, 1997.
Mimic was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Mimic has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min.
Mimic was produced by Ole Bornedal, B.J. Rack, Bob Weinstein.
The key characters in Mimic are Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino), Peter Mann (Jeremy Northam), Chuy (Alexander Goodwin).
Mimic is rated R.
Mimic is a Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy film.
Mimic has an audience rating of 3.7 out of 10.