Mimic (1997) — Screenplay
An entomologist's engineered roach-killer mutates into human-mimicking monsters, and she must stop them before they replace humanity.
- Written by
- Matthew Robbins, Guillermo del Toro
- Genre
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Length
- 103 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in escalating tension, as a biological solution spirals into a nightmare of evolution. The script's tight pacing and focus on a single protagonist's guilt-driven quest make it a compelling study in character-driven horror and the consequences of playing god.
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