The Rats
A clan of evil rats overtakes a Manhattan department store and threatens to overrun the city.
Why it matters
A gnarly creature feature where urban infestation turns into a claustrophobic fight for survival beneath a Manhattan department store.
- Practical effects deliver unsettling rat swarms that tap into primal fears of invasion and filth.
- A lean, contained setting amps tension—claustrophobia meets city grime in a classic "rats in the walls" scenario.
- Perfect for fans of low-budget '00s creature features with a dash of DIY charm and unapologetic B-movie grit.
- Not subtle, but that rat-packed climax in the pool is a memorably gross set piece that leans into body horror territory.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
91
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
