Mutação
Dirigido por Guillermo del Toro6.068%37%6.1
A cientista Susan Tyler cria um inseto geneticamente modificado para eliminar baratas que transmitem doenças, matando várias crianças. Mas os novos insetos se modificam, se reproduzem e querem destruir seu único predador: a humanidade.
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- Magnus Parde29 de janeiro de 2026Underrated Gem: It often gets lumped in with generic "monster movies," but Mimic has a sophisticated DNA that most of its peers lacked. It’s a smart exploration of urban legends and biological evolution. Top-Tier SFX: Before the industry went "all-in" on questionable early CGI, Mimic utilized incredible practical effects and animatronics. The "Judas Breed" insects have a tactile, gooey weight to them that still looks terrifying today. Creepy Atmosphere: Del Toro turns the New York City subway system into a gothic labyrinth. It’s claustrophobic, dripping with moisture, and perpetually shrouded in shadows—perfect for a movie about things hiding in plain sight. A "Not-Nonsense" Script: Unlike many slashers of the era, the characters here act with a modicum of intelligence. The internal logic of how the insects mimic human form—using wing cases to look like trench coats—is a brilliant, grounded take on biology. Typical 90s Energy: It hits that nostalgic sweet spot with its gritty color palette, "science gone wrong" anxiety, and a solid cast featuring Mira Sorvino and Josh Brolin. It’s the peak of the 90s creature-feature boom.
- Richard19 de outubro de 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.
- macaronz22 de março de 2026Watched some magic of del Toro in mimic he creates the world so magically can't ignore that, there's some flaws in film but still enjoyed it.
- ionutovic3 de abril de 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.
Trívia de Mutação
Mutaçãofoi lançado em 21 de agosto de 1997.
Mutaçãofoi dirigido por Guillermo del Toro.
Mutaçãotem a duração de 1 h 45 min.
Mutaçãofoi produzido por Ole Bornedal, Bob Weinstein, B.J. Rack.
A cientista Susan Tyler cria um inseto geneticamente modificado para eliminar baratas que transmitem doenças, matando várias crianças. Mas os novos insetos se modificam, se reproduzem e querem destruir seu único predador: a humanidade.
Os personagens principais de Mutação são Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino), Peter Mann (Jeremy Northam), Manny (Giancarlo Giannini).
Mutação é avaliado com 14.
Mutação é um filme de Terror, Ficção científica, Fantasia.
Mutação tem uma classificação de audiência 3.7de 10.
Mutação teve um orçamento de US$ 30 mi.
Mutação fez US$ 25,5 mi na bilheteria.