insect

Genres: Creature Feature, Classic Horror Detective Jim Bishop (Steve Railsback) and Dr. Rachel Carson (Gwynyth Walsh) must find a way to stop a giant murderous insect that is eating people alive before it procreates and spreads a deadly infection. Blending 80s style gore with an endearing 50s style over-sized killer bug, Canadian horror director William Fruet (House by the Lake, Spasms) delivers "a delicious and goopy horror movie [that is] not for the entomophobic..." (thestranger.com). Cast: Steve Railsback, Gwynyth Walsh, John Vernon, Joe Flaherty, Robin Duke, Susan Anspach, Sarah Polley Director: William Fruet Writer: George Goldsmith Fun Facts 1. Insect is also known as Blue Monkey. In the UK it is known as Invasion of The Body Suckers. 2. Steve Railsback has stated that he was embarrassed to be in this movie. 3. Dr. Rachel Carson is a reference to environmentalist Rachel Carson who wrote the best seller Silent Spring. 4. The original title of Blue Monkey refers to a dream one of the child characters has. This dream acts as an extended metaphor for its plot. 5. Oscar-winning screenwriter/director/actress Sarah Polley was just 8 years old when cast in the role of Ellen in Blue Monkey. 6. It's actually Canadian comedy that ties a lot of the cast together. Robin Duke and Joe Flaherty both appeared on the legendary sketch comedy series SCTV. John Vernon was Dean Wormer in the comedy classic National Lampoon's Animal House. And Don Lake, also at one point involved with SCTV, became a comedy writer/actor often associated with the comedy projects of comedienne/actress Bonnie Hunt.