Rat Problem

About This Movie

So, 'Rat Problem' is a wild ride through the gritty streets of 1987 Portland, where this working-class clerk gets caught in a surreal nightmare. The atmosphere is thick with dread, and the trash-strewn setting feels almost like a character itself, amplifying the hopelessness of her situation. The pacing is frantic, with scenes of chaos that’ll keep your heart racing. The practical effects, especially for the giant mutant rats, are pretty impressive for the time – you can tell they had a low budget but high creativity. As for performances, the lead does a decent job of conveying desperation and resilience, which adds to the film’s unsettling vibe.

The film has had a rather obscure release history, making physical copies quite scarce. It was originally distributed on VHS and has seen limited DVD releases, but nothing widely available. Collectors have begun to show interest due to its offbeat premise and the nostalgia for practical effects in horror, but finding an uncut version remains a bit of a hunt. It's definitely one of those hidden gems that can spark conversations among genre enthusiasts.