
An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
Cast

Bradford Dillman
Prof. James Parmiter

Joanna Miles
Carrie Parmiter

Richard Gilliland
Gerald Metbaum

Jamie Smith-Jackson
Norma Tacker

Alan Fudge
Prof. Mark Ross

Jesse Vint
Tom Tacker

James Greene
Rev. Kern

Patty McCormack
Sylvia Ross

Brendan Dillon
Charlie
Jim Poyner
Kenny Tacker

Frederic Downs
Henry Tacker
Sam Javis
Taxi Driver
Crew

Jeannot Szwarc
Director
Thomas Page
Screenplay, Novel

William Castle
Screenplay, Producer
Allan Jacobs
Editor
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Ramsay King
Casting
Judith A. Cory
Hairstylist
Tom Miller
Makeup Artist
Phil Cory
Special Effects

Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Reg Allen
Set Decoration
Jack Martin Smith
Art Direction



















