Bats

1999·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
IMDb4.1Metacritic234.4Rotten Tomatoes17%15%

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Bats fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Where do you hide when the dark is alive?

Genetically mutated bats escape and it's up to a bat expert and the local sheriff to stop them.
Killer BatsGenetic MutationHorrorCreature FeatureFast-PacedTensionMysteryB-MovieCampy

Crew

Directed by:
Louis Morneau, Marco Black, Delphine Slezak
Written by:
John Logan
Produced by:
Laura Schiff, Louise Rosner-Meyer, Bradley Jenkel
Composed by:
Graeme Revell, Shawn Kennelly, Stephen P. Robinson

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Questions about Bats

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Where can I stream Bats legally?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVPlexTubi TV

Bats is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bats worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 23). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bats rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bats?

1 h 31 min

Bats runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bats?

Critics20
Audiences33

Not quite. Audiences rate Bats higher (33) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bats a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Bats in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bats?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bats in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bats use?

Genetic Engineering Is the New NukeHoist by His Own PetardHidden DepthsWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Black Guy Dies FirstAbandoned MineApathetic CitizensKill It with IceRedshirt ArmyKill It with FireMad ScientistScience Is Badand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Bats, including Genetic Engineering Is the New Nuke, Hoist by His Own Petard, Hidden Depths.

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