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Guaranteed better than the same sort of thing released in the current era, but _Mosquito_ was still not a win in my eyes. The acting was abysmal and the creatures themselves were hit and miss. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appe...
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Mosquito
1994
Movie
92 min
English
An alien starship crashes in a swamp in a U.S. National Park. Some mosquitos begin to feed from the alien's corpses, causing them to grow to the size of a vulture. These mutant insects became very agressive, killing every human being they find. Will the few survivors fight successfully against this nightmare...?
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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Gary Jones•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary
A meteorite crashes into a remote forest, unleashing a swarm of giant, mutated mosquitoes that begin to prey on the local population. A group of scientists and park rangers must band together to fight off the monstrous insects before they overrun the entire area and spread their deadly reign.
Critical Reception
Mosquito is a cult classic among fans of low-budget creature features and B-movies. While critically panned upon release for its special effects and simplistic plot, it has gained a following for its over-the-top gore, campy humor, and surprisingly earnest B-movie charm.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creature effects and gore, despite low budget limitations.
Enjoyed by fans of schlocky B-movies and monster flicks.
Criticized for its weak script and acting, but considered entertainingly bad.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal, but those who appreciate B-horror films often cite its nostalgic value and fun, if unpolished, monster mayhem.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Canada and features a surprisingly large number of practical effects and animatronics for its budget, contributing to its unique visual style.
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