

Science Fiction · Horror · Mystery
Overview
An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
Top Cast


Bradford Dillman
Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter
Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter


Joanna Miles
Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter
Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter


Richard Gilliland
Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum
Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum


Jamie Smith-Jackson
Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker
Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker


Alan Fudge
Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross
Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross


Jesse Vint
Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker
Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker


James Greene
James Greene
Rev. Kern
James Greene
Rev. Kern


Patty McCormack
Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross
Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross


Brendan Dillon
Brendan Dillon
Charlie
Brendan Dillon
Charlie
Jim Poyner
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker
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