The special effects occasionally resembled something out of an older "Dr. Who" series, but after a while, this bug-and-zombie horror film proves to be genuinely enjoyable. Following the arrival of a meteorite near a small town in America, its slimy inhabitant infects the local leader, “Grant” (played by Michael Rooker), who had gone into the woods seeking solace with beer after his wife, "Starla" (Elizabeth Banks), r…

This horror-comedy about aliens taking over a quiet countryside community proves to be entertaining, disgusting, and thoroughly captivating. It’s clear that this is an early work for James Gunn, and he does a commendable job utilizing the talented cast, which features Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, and Nathan Fillion.