Phase IV
Seen it?1974 | 86 min | Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Them!, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Arizona ants mock the food chain on their way to a desert lab to get two scientists and a woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Saul Bass
- Nigel DavenportDr. Ernest D. Hubbs
- Michael MurphyJames R. Lesko
- Lynne FrederickKendra Eldridge
- Alan GiffordMr. Eldridge
- Robert HendersonClete
- Helen HortonMildred Eldridge
- David HealyRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)