Ben
A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
Why it matters
A chilling blend of childhood loneliness and urban pestilence, Ben elevates the killer-rat subgenre with a surprisingly tender yet unsettling friendship at its core.
- Features a standout performance by young Lee Montgomery, whose innocence contrasts eerily with the rat-led carnage.
- Sequel to Willard, it deepens the rat-horror mythos with practical effects that still hold a grimy, tactile menace.
- Balances unsettling atmosphere with moments of genuine pathos, making the rat not just a monster but a tragic companion.
- Ideal for fans of creature features who appreciate horror that probes isolation and friendship through a grotesque lens.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
