Locusts
Dr. Maddy Rierdon, an investigator for the Department of Agriculture, is the only person who can protect America from a deadly breed of bioengineered locusts.
Why it matters
A bioengineered insect outbreak meets eco-thriller paranoia in this under-the-radar mid-2000s creature feature.
- Practical effects deliver surprisingly gooey, unsettling locust swarms that recall ’90s creature craftsmanship over cheap CGI.
- Anchored by a determined lead performance that grounds the sci-fi thriller in human stakes and federal biohazard dread.
- Perfect for fans of eco-horror and bio-experimentation fears, tapping into anxieties about tampering with nature gone wrong.
- Leans into claustrophobic tension rather than gore, making it a slow-burn creature chase with a distinct early-2000s TV-movie vibe.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
