Urban Vermin
Urban Vermin

Urban Vermin

2007TV ShowEndedEnglish

Two raccoon brothers (Abe & Ken) were once best friends until Ken decided to assemble an army of rats to help him seize control of all the garbage on their block. Then Abe decides to strike back against his evil brother and assembles his own team of resistance fighters to help him free the block from Ken's reign. Abe's team is called the GLF (Garbage Liberation Front) while Ken's army is simply called TRA (The Rat Army).

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Toru MiuraGenres: Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of suburban teenagers stumble upon a nest of genetically mutated, bloodthirsty rodents in the sewers beneath their town. As the creatures multiply and begin to terrorize the residents, the teens must find a way to stop the urban vermin before they consume everything in their path. The film blends dark humor with elements of creature feature horror.

Critical Reception

Urban Vermin was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its low budget, uninspired plot, and poor acting as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged its B-movie schlock appeal, the consensus leaned towards it being a forgettable entry in the creature-feature genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality and poor execution.
  • Despite its B-movie premise, it fails to deliver on scares or entertainment value.
  • Technical aspects, including special effects and sound design, are considered subpar.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Urban Vermin are scarce and generally negative, with common complaints focusing on the movie's low production quality and predictable storyline. Some viewers found it so bad it was almost good, but most considered it a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The creature effects in Urban Vermin were reportedly achieved using a combination of puppetry and rudimentary CGI, contributing to their less-than-convincing appearance.

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