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RATS!
Directed byMaxwell Nalevansky
Carl Fry
Written byMaxwell Nalevansky
Carl Fry
Produced byMaxwell Nalevansky
Carl Fry
Adam Levin
Alison Moses
Harrison Nalevansky
Danielle Evon Ploeger
Ariel Ash
StarringDanielle Evon Ploeger
Luke Wilcox
Darius Autry
Khali Sykes
Ariel Ash
Jacob Wysocki
Pineapple Tangoroa
CinematographyCarmen Hilbert
Edited byCarl Fry
Running time85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

RATS! is a 2024 American independent comedy film written and directed by Maxwell Nalevansky and Carl Fry. The film is set in the fictional town of Pfresno, Texas in the year 2007 and follows Raphael, who, after being arrested by an overzealous police officer, gets caught up in a chaotic world of drug kingpins, ecoterrorists, mallrats, and rappers. The film blends gross-out humor with social commentary, highlighting the disorder of small-town life and youth counterculture in 2000s Texas.

Plot

Raphael, a young man from Pfresno, Texas, is arrested by the unhinged Officer Williams for graffiti. After his release from jail, he becomes entangled in a mission targeting his cousin Mateo, suspected of possessing nuclear weapons. Raphael's confession to Mateo uncovers a personal vendetta Officer Williams has against him from high school, complicating the situation further.

Cast

  • Danielle Evon Ploeger as Himself
  • Luke Wilcox as Asia Rose
  • Darius Autry as Ramon
  • Khali Sykes as Zander
  • Ariel Ash as Ed Jones
  • Jacob Wysocki as Lil Rude Puss
  • Pineapple Tangoroa as Glenn

Production

RATS! was shot in Pflugerville, Texas, a town located near Austin, where co-writer and co-director Carl Fry has lived for the past decade. The story was brought to life in just 16 days with a cast and crew largely based in Austin. The film draws inspiration from the anarchic energy of the Austin 1990s DIY film scene.

Release and reception

Festivals

RATS! was selected to screen at the following film festivals:

Critical response

Rats! has received praise for its offbeat and outrageous humor, Dread Central stating that RATS! was “repulsive and crude, but it’s also full of heart.” The Houston Chronicle remarks that the film’s raw, no-holds-barred approach “boasts a level of exaggerated bad taste that John Waters might admire.” The Gauntlet praised the film's tribute to indie cinema, stating that it “serves as a testament to the personal allure of independent cinema,” showcasing the unique draw of low-budget filmmaking.

References

  1. Kay, Jeremy (May 3, 2024). "Yellow Veil Pictures to launch Cannes sales on stoner comedy 'RATS!' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  2. Hurtado, Josh (July 30, 2024). "Fantasia 2024 Review: RATS! A Blast Of Hilarious Punk Energy From Small Town Texas". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  3. "RATS!". Filmink. August 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  4. McAndrews, Mary Beth (August 5, 2024). "'Rats!' Is A Heart-Felt, Gross-Out Comedy For Kids of The Early 2000s [Fantasia 2024 Review]". Dread Central. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  5. Vognar, Chris (November 10, 2024). "Texas director creates the gross-out comedy hit out of Austin suburb with 'Rats!'". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  6. Amir, Nimra (April 25, 2024). "CUFF 2024: Rats! Review". The Gauntlet. Retrieved January 5, 2025.

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