Of Unknown Origin (1983)
The story of one man's paranoia and obsession which culminates in a desperate fight for survival against man's greatest enemy - The rat.
Often quite disgusting, Of Unknown Origin is a fast paced and exciting horror thriller which goes for the jugular in it's portrayal of human repulsion and fear of histories greatest killer. The film has excellent photography, often showing the rat in close up from interesting angles rather than the usual stock footage action. This cleverly gives the viewer a misrepresentation of the rat's size, it being seemingly a lot larger than a typical rat.
Peter Weller in pre Robocop days gives a virtuoso performance in how to smash up your own home, all in the name of pest control.
Of Unknown Origin is a recommended watch from me, although perhaps not to those with musophobia.
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