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Red Cockroaches (2005)

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Movie Info

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.

Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Miguel Coyula

Written By: Miguel Coyula

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Sep 27, 2005

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Critic Reviews for Red Cockroaches

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (3) | DVD (6)

An undeniably inventive, visually stunning sci-fier.

May 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety

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Ronnie Scheib

Variety

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I grant you, it's not straight-up horror in the strictest sense, but there's enough strange stuff going on that I'm sure you'll be uneasy for most of it.

December 13, 2005 Full Review Source: Dread Central

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Johnny Butane

Dread Central

Folks who are looking for something odd and different are highly recommended to check this out.

November 29, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Mike Watt

Film Threat

The best way to describe Red Cockroaches is unattractive people doing vague things for no apparent reason.

September 16, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Bill Gibron

DVDTalk.com

I leave it up you to decide whether or not this film is worthy of praise, or just a squirt with a can of Raid.

August 19, 2005 Full Review Source: Horror.com

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Staci Layne Wilson

Horror.com Source: Horror.com

Worth a look for its bravura, which should endear the movie most of all to prospective filmmakers with maxed-out credit cards and heads full of dreams.

May 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marrit Ingman

Austin Chronicle

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This is one of the best indie films I've seen. The entire movie was done on virtually no budget! Amazing! I can't wait for the sequels!

July 18, 2006

Rachel Thomas

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A bizarre mix of drama and Sci-Fi, Red Cockroaches is an ultra low-budget flick with striking camerawork, uneven acting, and a hauntingly perverse storyline that stays with you. But be warned: If you have issues with incest, avoid this film. You might also get lost in the symbolism and utter disregard for prepackaged

May 27, 2006