Mulberry Street (2006) movie poster

Mulberry Street

2006 ·1h 24m · ★ 5.3 (135)

A deadly infection breaks out in Manhattan, causing humans to devolve into blood-thirsty rat creatures. Six recently evicted tenants must survive the night and protect their downtown apartment building as the city quickly spirals out of control.

Why it matters

A claustrophobic, rat-infested siege thriller that channels classic ’70s survival horror with a uniquely urban twist.

  • Practical effects bring grotesque, rat-like mutations to life, recalling the body horror legacy of Cronenberg and Bottin.
  • A gritty, low-budget New York setting grounds the chaos in a tangible, lived-in cityscape — no CGI cityscapes here.
  • Fans of containment horror and urban decay will appreciate its tight focus on a small group battling overwhelming infection.
  • Rough around the edges but fueled by palpable dread and inventive creature design — perfect for those who savor indie horror scrappiness over polish.
3 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
43
Survival
83
InfectionZombie

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Tight Spaces

TMDB Keywords

giant ratgorerat

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