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Rats (2003) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Killer Rats
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.03/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.4/10
Rats Plot Synopsis:
"The Brookdale Institute" is a mysterious, little-known hospital for the criminally insane (a fact which is kept on a need-to know basis). Brookdale has another, more lucrative facet; a safe harbor for the chronically drug-addicted rich and famous, especially the sons and daughters of the above, whose families have tried everything. "The Institute" is also for the once-famous, who, having bottomed out, also have no where else to turn but Brookdale. Investigating possible health code violations, "Jennifer/Samantha", (Sara Downing), a career-driven reporter for "The Philadelphia Enquirer", checks in under the guise of a patient, in hope of getting a hot story. Unbeknownst to her, the real scoop is much more awesome then even she could write about, should she live to tell. Brookdale is infested with super-intelligent, supernaturally empowered killer rats, a by-product of forgotten experiments conducted by "Dr. William Winslow" (Ron Perlman), the Chief Psychiatrist at Brookdale. Winslow had abandoned the experiments long ago, however ex-patient/caretaker, "Ernst" (Michael Zelniker) has developed a symbiotic, telepathic relationship with the rodents, and they thrive off of each other. As patients mysteriously disappear, and the body count mounts, even The Exterminators, RatMaster General "Hans" ('John Paul Young') and his assistant, "Jim" (Adam Gierasch) are no contest for the awesome force of this hybrid rodent strain.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: "The Brookdale Institute" is a mysterious, little-known hospital for the criminally insane (a fact which is kept on a need-to know basis)...
Tagline: Born Hungry.
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Rats Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2003 (more 2003 movies)
Production Co.: Martien Holdings A.V.V.
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Rats Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 15, 2003, DVD: Mar 18, 2003
Writers: Jace Anderson, Boaz Davidson, Adam Gierasch
Producers: Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Dave Duce, Avi Lerner, Danny Lerner, Trevor Short, David Varod
Musicians: Alex Khaskin, Guy Zerafa
Cinematographers: Barry Gravelle
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Rats (2003) Cast (Click to Expand)
Rats Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sara Downing | ... | Samantha / Jennifer |
| Amy Parks | ... | Maureen |
| Bailey Chase | ... | Johnny Falls |
| Michael Zelniker | ... | Ernst |
| Sean Cullen | ... | Lenny |
| Michael Hagerty | ... | Michael |
| Tarri Markel | ... | Naomi |
| Ron Perlman | ... | Dr. William Winslow |
| Patrick Dreikauss | ... | Morgan |
| Eileen Grubba | ... | Rose |
| Dessy Tenekedjieva | ... | Cypress (as Desislava Tenekedjieva) |
| John Paul Young | ... | Hans: The Exterminator |
| Matthew Brunwasser | ... | Policeman |
| Denise Dowse | ... | Matilda |
| Adam Gierasch | ... | Jim |
| Marco Greco | ... | Kevin |
| Plamen Manassiev | ... | Annoyed Patient |
| Carla Rahal | ... | Bored Nurse |
| Atanas Srebrev | ... | Reporter 1 (as Nasko Srebrov) |
| Mariana Stansheva | ... | Roberta (as Marianne Stanicheva) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sara Downing (b. April 26, 1979) – Samantha / Jennifer
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Amy Parks – Maureen
- Bailey Chase (b. May 1, 1972) – Johnny Falls
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Bailey Luetgert | Baily Luetgert - Michael Zelniker (b. November 8, 1954) – Ernst
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Michael Zelnicker - Sean Cullen – Lenny
- Michael Hagerty – Michael
- Tarri Markel (b. April 13, 2000) – Naomi
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Tarri Markell - Ron Perlman (b. April 13, 1950) – Dr. William Winslow
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ronald Perlman - Patrick Dreikauss (b. November 30, 1969) – Morgan
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Patrick Drykuss - Eileen Grubba – Rose
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Dessy Tenekedjieva – Cypress (as Desislava Tenekedjieva)
- John Paul Young (b. July 16, 1956) – Hans: The Exterminator
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Jean-Paul Young | Paul Young - Matthew Brunwasser – Policeman
Also known as: Mattew Brunwasser - Denise Dowse (b. February 21, 1958) – Matilda
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Denise Y. Dowse - Adam Gierasch – Jim
Also known as: Adam Redmond
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