Mimic
1997 · 105 min · Director: Guillermo del Toro, Guillermo del Toro
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.
Emotional fingerprint
Mimic (1997) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Tension 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Fear35%
- Tension25%
- Anxiety20%
- Excitement10%
- Disturbing10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Tension, Anxiety. Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Tension and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 62/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Curiosity
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Curiosity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 60 % | 43 % | 30 % | 33 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Relief | 55 % | 34 % | 21 % | 41 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 33 % | 19 % | 53 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 36 % | 21 % | 56 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 43 % | 26 % | 54 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 46 % | 29 % | 54 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 40 % | 24 % | 51 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 34 % | 19 % | 44 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 41 % | 28 % | 45 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 59 % | 56 % | 44 % | 50 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 62 % | 62 % | 48 % | 47 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Tension | 78 % | 77 % | 67 % | 42 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 75 % | 73 % | 59 % | 50 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 74 % | 72 % | 54 % | 46 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Tension | 80 % | 79 % | 63 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 87 % | 83 % | 72 % | 23 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 75 % | 65 % | 50 % | 20 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Ricky
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Yang
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Bag Lady
Skeletal Bum
Homeless Man
Homeless Woman
Details
- Directed by
- Guillermo del Toro, Guillermo del Toro
- Written by
- Matthew Robbins, Guillermo del Toro, Donald A. Wollheim, Guillermo del Toro
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1997
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
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