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Suddenly, desert ants form a group intelligence and wage war on the humans. It's up to a couple of scientists and a girl to stop themSuddenly, desert ants form a group intelligence and wage war on the humans. It's up to a couple of scientists and a girl to stop themSuddenly, desert ants form a group intelligence and wage war on the humans. It's up to a couple of scientists and a girl to stop them
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- TriviaAccording to actor Michael Murphy, director Saul Bass was very worried about British actress Lynne Frederick being able to sound suitably American for the film, since her character was supposed to be from Arizona. Bass made her run her lines over and over while he listened for any hint of a British accent.
- GoofsThe ant-queens seen are actually a species of wasps. This choice has been most probably made as to not seriously disturb several ant-states. However, ant-queens shed their wings when going into pregnancy and developing the huge white abdomen. It needs to be remarked that the choice for not ripping out the wasps' wings speaks in favor for the film makers.
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James R. Lesko: [voiceover] We knew then, that we were being changed... and made part of their world. We didn't know for what purpose... but we knew, we would be told.
- Crazy creditsThe title is not revealed until the end credits. It is divided into segments "Phase I," Phase II," and "Phase III," and only at the very end when Phase IV is reached is the title ever given.
- Alternate versionsThe French TV release is cut, the close-up on the scientist being devoured by ants is missing.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Phase IV (1989)
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One of the coolest B-movies ever made
To me, this is even better than MICROCOSMOS. The ants in this film are just as brilliant and powerful to watch as actors normally are! The ants are what steal the show! This is really more of an art film than it is a sci-fi/horror film. The plot is pretty much typical for a killer ant film.
What makes the film cool are the ants themselves. Personally I think that this should be considered a milestone in film-making, when insects are the stars! In addition to the ants, the camera-work is absolutely spectacular. There are these really amazing close-ups of the ants and they are nothing but a joy to behold. The human world is shot beautifully as well. There are some great shots of the country and the dirt road that are among some of the most breathtaking I have seen.
As a B-movie, fans will be satisfied. It's definitely a very entertaining film and it has it's fair share of fun cheese ball moments. It's a very entertaining film, it's a very beautiful film, and it is among one of the coolest and most satisfying films I have ever seen! I highly recommend this forgotten classic!!
What makes the film cool are the ants themselves. Personally I think that this should be considered a milestone in film-making, when insects are the stars! In addition to the ants, the camera-work is absolutely spectacular. There are these really amazing close-ups of the ants and they are nothing but a joy to behold. The human world is shot beautifully as well. There are some great shots of the country and the dirt road that are among some of the most breathtaking I have seen.
As a B-movie, fans will be satisfied. It's definitely a very entertaining film and it has it's fair share of fun cheese ball moments. It's a very entertaining film, it's a very beautiful film, and it is among one of the coolest and most satisfying films I have ever seen! I highly recommend this forgotten classic!!
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