Monday Morning Maybe

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1975 | 99 min | Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved War of the Worlds or The End of Oak Street, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc

  • Bradford DillmanProf. James Parmiter
  • Joanna MilesCarrie Parmiter
  • Richard GillilandGerald Metbaum
  • Jamie Smith-JacksonNorma Tacker
  • Alan FudgeProf. Mark Ross
  • Jesse VintTom Tacker
  • James GreeneRev. Kern
  • Patty McCormackSylvia Ross
  • Brendan DillonCharlie
  • Jim PoynerKenny Tacker