The Pleasure of Killing Bugs

About This Movie

So, 'The Pleasure of Killing Bugs' is quite the curious piece. Set in a bleak near-future where the climate crisis has taken a toll, it features a nun and a priest engaging in deep conversation about the vanishing insect population. The tone is heavy, almost somber, yet there’s this underlying fantastical element that keeps you engaged. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing the gravity of the themes—like loss, morality, and existential dread—to sink in. It’s intriguing how the practical effects hint at a world stripped of life, yet the performances of the two leads bring a strange warmth amidst the despair. Not your typical sci-fi, but definitely distinctive in its approach to such a pressing issue.

Unique take on climate crisisStrong thematic depthInteresting practical effects