Directed by:
Saul BassScreenplay:
Mayo SimonCinematography:
Dick BushComposer:
Brian GascoigneCast:
Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy, Lynne Frederick, Alan Gifford, Helen Horton, Robert HendersonVOD (1)
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In a sealed lab in the Arizona desert, scientists James Lesko (Michael Murphy) and Dr. Ernest Hubbs (Nigel Davenport) search for answers to an evolutionary shift in the ant population; the development of a collective intelligence and cross-species hive mentality. With humanity under threat, the scientists are faced with the choice of either communicating with or eradicating their antagonists. (101 Films)
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I think this film is incredibly overrated. It could have been interesting, but it wasn’t most of the time. It’s a shame. I doubt it would be possible to make it less lively and spooky.
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The British-American film Phase IV could definitely be described as environmental agitation, but it's so well made that you simply accept it and maybe even think about what it would be like if something similar happened. And then on top of that, Phase IV has some very interesting visuals that are definitely worth paying attention to. In terms of what the camera takes in, there are images that can give you chills all by themselves. It's as if something you don't know but are subconsciously afraid of is coming after you.
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