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A lonely waitress with a tragic past, Agnes rooms in a run-down motel, living in fear of her abusive, recently paroled ex-husband. But when Agnes begins a tentative romance with Peter, an eccentric, nervous drifter, she starts to feel hopeful again - until the first bugs arrive...

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Psychological Thriller

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Seaaes91
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2017-06-22
If there ever was a movie I needed a cigarette after, it was this one. This is not your average, run-of-the-mill, jump scare tactic movie. No. This is a journey with Ashley Judd through motel living with drugs, paranoia, and confusion about what is and isn't reality.

Don't watch this

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JonEwaD
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2016-11-23
Terrible movie. The trailer is a cop out. It's not what is advertised.

RUN AWAY!!!

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AMJ33
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2014-04-19
My brother and I rented this disaster several years ago… mind you, we still make fun of it today. This movie is so terrible and so bad, I beg you, please watch something else. This movie is not entertaining nor is it rewarding. Even if one reviewer says this is a movie about mental illness or whatever, its still a poorly done movie on mental illness. Its annoying and you will feel crazy by the time its over.

Bad bad bug!

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Joseph'79
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2013-04-28
The worst movie I ever watched! Waist of time! The performance reviews might be good and ripe tomatoes but the story and entertainment value is rotten past comprehension! Yuck!

The Gate of Pain

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vrush m=23
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2012-09-16
"He who refuses to drink from the cup of pain is unfit for love,
does not know what love means,
brings a smile of pity to the lips of Those Who Know. For they, the Workers, know how many weary years and lives must be spent in fruitless questing by soft sentimentalist who refuses to go through the gate of pain".

Not about drugs!

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Jaja71
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2012-02-15
This is NOT a movie about drugs!! It's a voyeuristic view into the decent of madness perpetuated by schizophrenia. Agnes (Ashley Judd) plays a lonely waitress who's son disappeared 10 years earlier. When she and Peter (Michael Shannon) meet, it's clear that he is not well and Agnes is a perfect mate as she is a paranoid primed to be activated. This is Ashley Judd's most amazing performance and this cinematic masterpiece is clearly underrated.

Dumb Movie!!!!

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NativeStar1912
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2011-12-11
If I could give this no stars I would cause this is a movie you would get if u watch it 75 times lucky I only WILL watch it ONE time only>:|

the trailer is decieving

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h3l0 f@n
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2011-09-08
trailer makes it look cool but it was a snooze fest and mostly made no sense, extremly far-fetched and disasturously slow. picks up a litlle near the end but by then you're asking yourself why you bothered in the first place

One Sick Flick!

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sniffelz
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2011-02-27
With a low budget and a one room set, this film will wig you out! Call it Horror, call it a psycho-thriller, call it anything but expected. If you are hoping for a 60's Bug Invasion movie you got the wrong film. If you like psychological trickery and crumbs of a conspiracy theory, you might want to check this out. While it's not the best work of any of these actors ( Judd, Shannon, Connick ), nor the best of it's genre, it will keep your attention 'till the very end.

I get it, I guess.

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LP&Jay
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2011-01-18
This movie is very bad! The ending is very good though..but only becuase it is finally over. Do like the gasoline scene..very F'ed up! If you are a fan of Ashley Judd and wondered why she dropped off the radar.. here is why. She gets naked, so not only did she lower her standards for movies, she also got naked. Ashley, what were you thinking?
This movie is further proof that Harry Connick Jr. cannot act! Please stick to being a very well paid lounge singer.

ummm..

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Craig Davis
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2010-10-27
All of the reviews and previews were wrong about this movie. The only reason why all of you didn't like this movie is because you never decided to open up your minds about it. Stop expecting things when going into a movie. It's about drug addicts who go crazt and think that there are bugs under their skin... which happens when you do certain drugs like crack. Hence.. the title.. Bug.... The preview made it seem like a horror film... well.. it is.. The horror of doing drugs people...

Great Horror...

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Golden Blue
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2010-05-08
This is a Very good movie, Ashley Judd did a Fantastic job she really went there, I'm very surprised it wasn't up for any awards, ck it out you won't be disappointed.

You have to think,its an intellectual flick!!!

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drapprider
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2010-02-20
I am an ex-drug user and this movie makes a good scary thriller.If you have ever been a tweaker,thats what this movie reminds me of when you have completely lost your mind and bugs are going to get you!!!!!

Hated this movie

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Quikflow
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2010-01-10
Reasons: boring as hell. Best parts were the lesbian kisses and when that guy gets bit by all the bugs. Dont recommend, watch something good like rose red, pet sematary, creepshow, wrong turn and street trash. This movie is absolutely horrible. 1/5

Bugging out good fun

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silentmekare
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2009-12-26
Really good flick.

lame

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jayykayyxx
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2009-12-18
really boring and fell alseep watching it

Horrible is a nice way to describe it

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K∑NØN
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2009-12-08
I am speachless.

Is it going to pick up?????

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Swimfreak1994
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2009-11-25
I rented this because it was only 0.99 but that was a waste!!!! The plot summary made it seem that it was going to be a bloody classic horror movie! Oh but it's nothing like that. Two druggies meet and go crazy...need to fall asleep watch this movie!!!!!

I stayed with it.... Barely.

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Selby
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2009-11-03
It barley held me the entire movie. I was waiting for something to happen that made sense it was over. I labored to stay with this flick and then realized after one hundred forty-one minutes and forty-three seconds I completely wasted my time. I've seen better psychedelic "don't do drugs" indie films from third grade in the late '60's. I would rate it 2.5 stars, not great but not horrible.

love it or hate it

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Im a Radio Head
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2009-11-01
this is on of those luv em or hate em movies. i loved it i loved the story and the acting was unbelievable

Why "Bug" doesn't meet the expectations I had...

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joelfleischman
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2009-10-30
I'm going to start off by saying that I am very familiar with the original play, "Bug", (originally written by the screenwriter, Tracy Letts); at one point I even performed a monologue from it. And I am a big fan of the script, so I do know what I'm talking about.
But, there's a lot of things that failed when it changed mediums. Below is a list of things wrong with this:
1. Ashely Judd. She mostly bothered me at the end, but the monologue she performed at the end, (with the infamous, "I AM THE SUPER BUG MOTHER" line) was really melodramatic, to the extent where she throws her hands up in the air and screams it giddily. Twice. Now, I realize that she's supposed to be portraying a mental breakdown, but, seriously, she could have brought it down just a touch.
2. I think that the camera is what killed a lot of it for me. The stage show is always superior to me because you can see everything; with the camera angles, you can't absorb the scenery as well, and not all of the characters are always visible, even if they're in the same room.
3. Another thing that I really liked about the stage version is that it stayed in one room--always. I hated that they actually went to the bar where Agnes and RC meet up for the night. I didn't like the flashback to the grocery store. Even leaving the hotel room, if just to go out and smoke, was a big let down for me. As I interpret it, the single room was a metaphor--the characters are trapped in their own delusions. By letting the characters leave the thing keeping them secluded, I don't get that sense of seclusion.
4. The way the room shook when the helicopter went over the motel. This was really just a minor thing, but I think the sound of the helicopter would have worked much better; it was a much more subtle thing, and the room shaking was a big annoyance--another example of the film going over the top when it works much better as a subtle descension into madness.
There were some good things about the film, however:
1. The script was written by Tracy Letts, who did write the original script. That was a big plus, because the lines were, for the most part, intact.
2. Michael Shannon. He was great in the role of Peter--he pulled off the quiet creepiness that I liked very much.
The film is very hit or miss, (but mostly miss). Go check out the stage production instead. It's a thing you need to experience live, and not on screen.

Excellent

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maa9090
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2009-10-27
I agree with Evan Insomnia. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. The acting is superb and I believe Ashley Judd should have at least been nominated for an Academy Award. If your looking for a slasher flick, this is not it. If you are looking for a well acted film, I highly recommend "BUG".

Dont Buy

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paorng
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2009-10-24
this movie is stupid...... its a waste of money, the plot is dumb, preety much no action and the movie never gets good it just repeats itself

What the FUDGE!!!

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Eboogie1230
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2009-08-26
This was horrible! I can't believe I sat and watched the whole thing! I was hoping it would get better but um.........no it didn't. What a waist of time and film.

crazy!

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movinout
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2009-08-25
I would actually give this film a 3.5. I don't think I would see it again, but it's worth the rent once for sure. Basically just chronicles two characters' downward spirals, and by the end, you feel like YOU are going a little crazy! The best part about this film is the performances of the two leads, respectively. AMAZING performances.

Bad Movie

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GrayWolf048
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2009-07-18
I wish I had of read the reviews before I bought this movie because it really sucked

I think the customers that buy horror movies on itunes are all 13 year olds

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carpenter fan
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2009-07-07
I mean this was a really entertaining horror movie it was really interesting and disturbing. Its a must see for adults 18 and up

terrible

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lancerkid2007
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2009-03-20
waste of your time and money. dont watch this. it is really bad. no plot. good group of actors. the plot of bugs crawling through people's skin would've been a good idea for the movie. this movie tended to have lost its plot halfway through the movie. don't waste your money. i'm trying to help you out.

u guys don't understand

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hobo hero 5
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2009-03-14
everybody watches this movie excpecting there to be a monster that kills people but this movie dipict's that the real monster is the one you thought of in your head. This is a movie about insanity and the human mind not a movie with a monster or zombies.

Drug-induced paranoia and manipulation

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OpenMindedCritic
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2009-01-18
I've been there! Thats whats scary

Unwatchable

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Mondo_Robotico
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2009-01-15
This movie in unwatchable and ridiculous from benning to end.

weird...but good.

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emmahh_c
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2009-01-14
I found this movie to be really weird but at the same time I really enjoyed it. I would watch it again. The ending was a bit disappointing although it did leave me a little itchy...like I said...weird.

worth a shot

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Robert Redford
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2009-01-11
Have you noticed how many TOTALLY crappy horror flicks there are out lately? Give this one a chance! Never mind that Friedkin is the guy behind THE EXORCIST as well as several other classic flicks. Try to imagine that a horror movie can be more than just startling effects and cheap scares. Give this one a chance to get under your skin.

No good!!!!

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mt0218463
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2008-10-18
I think this movie is more about two crackheads that meet up. It made no sense at all. Vert unworthy!!!

People have no patience.

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Evan Insomnia
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2008-10-17
The people who watched this and gave it less than a 4 obviously were expecting some kind of creature violence. Impatience kills a lot of minds. This was one of the best movies I have ever seen, very well acted and such a creepy topic. The sex scene was meaningless though and makes the movie not suitable to show to younger family members, however one of the best movies still. I suggest this movie and disregard all the 1 and 2 star idiots.

AMAZING!

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talulah777
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2008-09-08
Great little indie film! Way to go Judd, for picking a role outside your "romantic comedy/thriller" background. Really deep acting.

This is the worst movie I have EVER seen in my life!

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Jessmariebob
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2008-09-01
In the movie theater people laughing on how STUPID it was and clapped that it was finalllly over.
DONT BUY THIS MOVIE EVERRR!

really bad

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Ba at bk lg
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2008-08-27
really bad story really bad end and its all so really boring..so pretty much really bad

big let-down...

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awal666
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2008-08-25
a plot w too many holes, & a slow story. repetitive. plain disappointing. good group of actors though...