The science fiction horror film 'Mimic' directed by Guillermo del Toro was released, marking his feature directorial debut.
Principal photography for the movie 'Mimic' took place, involving shooting in New York City and the sound stages in New York.
Guillermo del Toro was hired to direct 'Mimic', launching his career in feature films.
Dr. Susan Tyler discovers that the cockroaches in the subway have mutated due to exposure to chemicals and are carriers of a deadly disease affecting children.
Dr. Tyler genetically engineers the Judas breed, designed to mimic cockroaches and eliminate the mutant cockroach population to control the plague.
The Judas breed is released into the New York City subway system to control the mutant cockroach population and stop the spread of the plague.
After the release of the Judas breed, cases of disappearing children in the subway area decline significantly, providing hope to the city authorities.
The Judas breed begins to mutate unexpectedly, growing larger and developing new abilities to mimic humans, becoming nearly indistinguishable and more dangerous.
Judas creatures attack and kill humans in the subway, revealing their evolved predatory behavior and threat to public safety.
Dr. Susan Tyler investigates the renewed disappearances in the subway, leading to encounters with the Judas creatures.
A final confrontation occurs between Dr. Tyler, her colleagues, and the Judas creatures deep in the subway tunnels, determining the survival of the species and safety of the city.