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The Satan Bug

1965Movie1 h 54 minNR

Thriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes57%46%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes57%46%

Summary

A US government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named The Satan Bug because all life can be killed off by it should it escape, may have been stolen.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
John Sturges
Written by
James Clavell, Alistair MacLean, Edward Anhalt
Produced by
John Sturges
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 1965 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
March 26, 1965
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Distressed Dude, Private Detective, No Name Given +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Satan Bug?"

Questions about The Satan Bug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Satan Bug worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is The Satan Bug plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Satan Bug use?

Distressed DudePrivate DetectiveNo Name GivenShut Up, Hannibal!Disney Villain DeathNames to Run Away from Really FastEccentric MillionaireAdaptational VillainyThe MoleKill and ReplaceMad ScientistAbsent-Minded Professorand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Distressed Dude, Private Detective, and No Name Given.