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Bug

Theatrical release poster
Directed by William Friedkin
Produced by Michael Burns
Gary Knockabout
Holly Wiersma
Written by Tracy Letts
Starring Ashley Judd
Harry Connick, Jr.
Michael Shannon
Music by Brian Tyler
Cinematography Michael Grady
Editing by Darin Navarro
Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment
Release date(s) May 25, 2007
Running time 102 min.
Country United States
Language English
Budget $4,000,000
Gross revenue $8,047,800

Bug is a 2006 American horror/thriller directed by William Friedkin, and starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Shannon. The film is based on the play of the same name written by Tracy Letts. The film is rated R by the MPAA for some strong violence, sexuality, nudity, language, and drug use.

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Plot

Agnes (Ashley Judd) is a waitress living a relatively secluded life at a run down motel in Oklahoma. Recently bereaved of her son, she also has concerns about her ex-husband Jerry (Harry Connick, Jr.), who is abusive, and has not long been released from prison and calling her daily. Eventually, her friend R.C. (Lynn Collins) introduces her to Peter (Michael Shannon), a soldier who has just been discharged from the military. Once Agnes shows a liking to Peter, they form a confessional bond and become increasingly involved with one another. However, things are not quite as they seem. Unbeknown to Agnes, it becomes evident that there is a darker side to Peter and a uniquely troubled past. As he begins to rant about the war in Iraq, UFOs, the Oklahoma City bombing, cult suicides, and then secret government experiments on soldiers, 'Bug' chronicles Agnes' slow descent into insanity at the hands of her newly-found lover.

Cast

Settings

Most of the action takes place in a seedy Oklahoma motel room. The film's set design was done by Franco-Giacomo Carbone, the production designer of films such as Hostel and Rocky Balboa. The scenario has three interconnected rooms: bathroom, kitchenette and living room. At one point in the movie, the room has several dozen fly strips hanging from the ceiling. At another point the entire room is covered from floor to ceiling in tinfoil.[1] Friedkin has said the tinfoil was a nightmare to work with, because it had to be constantly repaired, and because it reflected everybody who was there, including the crew.[2]

Bug was filmed near Mammoth, California and at Grace King High School[1] in Metairie, near New Orleans.[3] Some scenes were shot at Migliore’s Grocery and Boomerang’s Bar, in New Sarpy.[4] The film is produced and financed by L.I.F.T. Production, Bug LLC, DMK Medienfonds and Lionsgate.

Releases and responses

Bug received its world premiere in France at the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2006.[5] Film critic Roger Ebert wrote: "The film has caused a stir at Cannes, not least because its stars, Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon, achieve a kind of manic intensity that’s frightening not just in itself but because you fear for the actors."[2] It was released to theaters in France on February 21, 2007. It drew praise from most critics in France, but did not reach the top in the box office.[3] In its opening week in France, it ranked as number 20 of the most visited films of the week, and earned $216,244 from 66 screens.[4][5]

The film received its U.S. Premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 25, 2006, in Austin, Texas. Bug debuted in the US at 1,661 theaters on May 25, 2007. In its opening weekend it earned $3.24 million, and ranked as number four, of the most seen films of the weekend, placed behind the threequels Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Shrek 3 and Spider-Man 3.[6]

Bug received a very limited UK release on November 9 2007. It received generally positive reviews from the UK media, receiving three out of five in The Guardian and being Mark Kermode's film of the week on BBC Radio 5 Live.

As of June 8, Bug was at 331 theaters nationwide. Bug received mixed to positive reviews from film critics. It has a 58% "Rotten" overall approval out of 122 reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while scoring a 70% "Fresh" rating out of 33 reviews from RottenTomatoes-designated "Top Critics."[7] Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 62 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on 29 reviews.[8]

Bug was released on DVD[9], and on Blu-ray[10] on September 25, 2007. It was also available on HD DVD as a German exclusive.

Music

Chris Cornell's "Disappearing Act", is heard in the movie only.[11] Serj Tankian and Petra Jolly's "Innermission"[12] and Chainsaw Kitten's "Kick Kid"[12] are heard in the movie only.

Score

The film is scored by Brian Tyler and the musical direction/supervision is by Jay Faires. The score was released as digital download on May 22, 2007.[6]

Soundtrack

Main article: Bug (2006 soundtrack)

The Bug theme is performed by System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian. The lead track, "Learning to Drive", is performed by Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland.

Additional artists are Sean and Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek), Chainsaw Kittens, The Backsliders, Susan Tedeschi, Jerry Leiber, and The Coasters, Alvin Robinson, Los Tigres del Norte, Leon Russell and Brian Tyler. The soundtrack was released in stores on May 22, 2007.[7]

Marketing

The quote, "One of the most disturbing horror movies imaginable," from Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, was presented on the film's official website, and repeated in the official trailer.

Friedkin has said that Bug would have been flagged, in the '60s or '70s, as a horror film[13], but he insists it is not a horror movie.[14] He told ComingSoon.net that "There were all sorts of people who looked at Bug, (including magazine people like Fangoria,) and they called it a horror film," he said. The horror connection "came from a lot of sources."[15] Friedkin claims that Bug is "in many ways, a black comedy love story.[13] He stated in an interview, that "It's not a genre film, but marketing works in mysterious ways. They have to find a genre for it. "This is a comedy. This is a melodrama. This is a love story. This is a horror film. This is an adventure film." Bug doesn't fit easily into any of those categories."[15]

Awards

See also

References

  1. ^ "It's All Lectrosonics Wireless for William Friedkin's New Thriller "Bug"". Lectrosonics. 2006. http://www.lectrosonics.com/PressReleases/bug/bug.htm. 
  2. ^ startribune.com
  3. ^ William Friedkin Talks About "Bug"
  4. ^ heraldguide.com
  5. ^ "FIPRESCI - Festival Reports - Cannes 2006". Fipresci. 2006. http://www.fipresci.org/festivals/archive/2006/cannes/cannes_ndx.htm. 
  6. ^ nypost.com
  7. ^ "Bug". Rotten Tomatoes. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bug/. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  8. ^ "Bug (2007): Reviews". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/bug?q=bug. Retrieved 2008-01-05. 
  9. ^ dvdtown.com
  10. ^ bluray.highdefdigest.com
  11. ^ "Cornell plots new solo album". MP3.com. 2006. http://www.mp3.com/news/stories/5678.html&ref_id=51135&ref_type_id=1. 
  12. ^ a b Bug at Hollywood.com
  13. ^ a b citypaper.com
  14. ^ dallasnews.com
  15. ^ a b ComingSoon.net

External links

Films directed by William Friedkin
1960s
1970s
The Boys in the Band (1970) • The French Connection (1971) • The Exorcist (1973) • Sorcerer (1977) • The Brink's Job (1978)
1980s
Cruising (1980) • Deal of the Century (1983) • To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) • Rampage (1988)
1990s
The Guardian (1990) • Blue Chips (1994) • Jade (1995)
2000s
Rules of Engagement (2000) • The Hunted (2003) • Bug (2006)







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