Bug (2007 film)
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| Directed by | William Friedkin |
| Produced by | Holly Wiersma, Kimberly C. Anderson, Gary Huckabay, Malcolm Petal |
| Written by | Tracy Letts |
| Starring | Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins, Brían F. O'Byrne |
| Music by | Brian Tyler |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Release date(s) | 2007 |
| Running time | 101 min. |
| Language | English |
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Bug is a psychological thriller, horror film ready for release in 2007 from Lionsgate. It's directed by William Friedkin, starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Shannon. The film is based on a play written by Tracy Letts.
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[edit] Synopsis
- Tagline: paranoia is contagious
The film is based on Letts' play about modern paranoia in the wake of the Gulf War, and is a thriller with elements of black comedy, romance, and horror. Most of the action takes place in a seedy Oklahoma motel room. The waitress Agnes (Ashley Judd), lives in fear of her violent ex-husband Jerry Goss (Harry Connick Jr.), who has been let out of jail. Agnes meets Gulf War veteran Peter (Michael Shannon) and they hole up together and he becomes her protector and lover. Peter begins to talk about the war in Iraq, UFOs, the Oklahoma City bombings, cult suicides, and then secret government experiment on soldiers, of which he believes he is a victim. His delusions infect Agnes and they are contending with an apparent infestation of microscopic bugs. Oddness darken into madness. Other characters include Agnes' lesbian friend and co-worker, played by Lynn Collins; and Peter's doctor, played by Brían F. O'Byrne. The story addresses issues of domestic violence, conspiracy theories, paranoia and schizophrenia.
[edit] Cast
- Ashley Judd - Agnes
- Michael Shannon - Peter
- Harry Connick Jr. - Jerry Goss
- Lynn Collins - R.C.
- Brían F. O'Byrne - Dr. Sweet
[edit] Various
- MPAA: Rated R for some strong violence, sexuality, nudity, language and drug use.
- Bug received its world premiere in France at the Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight in May 2006. [1] The film received its U.S. Premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 25, 2006, [2] in Austin, Texas, [3] and is set for a wide release in 2007. [4]
- Bug was filmed in California and New Orleans, and is produced and financed by L.I.F.T. Productions (Louisiana Institute of Film Technology). [5]
[edit] Film quotes
- Agnes: "I’m the fucking super mother bug!" [6]
[edit] Awards
- FIPRESCI award winner, in the Director's Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival (2006).
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