TICKS

Cinemavixion Review

This 1993 creature feature, 'Ticks', offers a surprisingly engaging, albeit pulpy, take on the deadly insect subgenre. Directed by Tony Randel, the film plunges a group of troubled inner-city youths into a remote California wilderness, only for their therapeutic retreat to devolve into a desperate fight for survival against genetically mutated, blood-thirsty ticks. While the premise leans into B-movie territory, the narrative is bolstered by a plot that subtly critiques societal neglect and environmental exploitation, with the steroid-infused ticks serving as a potent metaphor. Seth Green and the ensemble cast deliver performances that capture the escalating terror effectively. Though it garnered a modest reception, 'Ticks' stands as a memorable, gore-filled romp for fans of 90s horror that doesn't shy away from its campy roots.