"The film stars Mira Sorvino as Susan Tyler, an entomologist who creates a new insect - a hybrid of termite and mantis - to exterminate the cockroaches that have been spreading a plague throughout Manhattan that is especially fatal to children. The plan is successful, but although Susan's "Judas breed" is programmed to self-destruct, it mutates instead - into human-sized monsters that are colonizing the subways and can mimic the shape of their human prey."
"Nearly three decades ago, del Toro clashed with notorious producers Bob Weinstein and (convicted sex offender) Harvey Weinstein over the tone and style of the movie, with Bob Weinstein even attempting to fire and replace the filmmaker. Del Toro did complete the movie and later created as close to a director's cut as possible, with both now available in a new 4K UHD edition."
"Roger Ebert, who correctly noted in his review at the time that del Toro's "visual sense adds a certain texture that makes everything scarier and more effective," although he found the story derivative. But even a thumbs-up from Mr. Ebert couldn't bug movieg"
Mimic tells the story of entomologist Susan Tyler who creates a hybrid insect to eliminate disease-carrying cockroaches in Manhattan. The genetically engineered insects, called the Judas breed, mutate into human-sized creatures capable of mimicking human form and colonizing subway systems. Del Toro's production was marked by significant conflict with producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein over creative direction, with Bob Weinstein attempting to replace the director. Despite these challenges, del Toro completed the film and later created a director's cut. The movie received mixed critical reception with a 67% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes but only 37% from audiences, though reviewers acknowledged del Toro's visual artistry and developing talent.
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