War of the Coprophages
- Episode aired Jan 5, 1996
- TV-14
- 45m
While looking for signs of alien ships in the sky above a small town, Mulder learns of a series of deaths supposedly caused by metallic cockroaches. He turns to sexy entomologist Bambi for h... Read allWhile looking for signs of alien ships in the sky above a small town, Mulder learns of a series of deaths supposedly caused by metallic cockroaches. He turns to sexy entomologist Bambi for help, which makes Scully angrily rush to his aid.While looking for signs of alien ships in the sky above a small town, Mulder learns of a series of deaths supposedly caused by metallic cockroaches. He turns to sexy entomologist Bambi for help, which makes Scully angrily rush to his aid.
- Dude
- (as Alan Buckley)
- Reporter
- (as Norma Wick)
- Orderly
- (as Wren Robertz)
- Resident #2
- (as Bobby L. Stewart)
- Customer #4
- (as Dawn Stofer)
Featured reviews
Totally Rad.
Mulder is taking a break from his UFO searching when he gets wind of a series of deaths that seem to be related to cockroaches. He goes to investigate, while constantly calling Scully for help. Scully keeps giving him logical and sound reasons for the different deaths, but Mulder is not sold on her reasoning and continues to investigate.
Everything in the episode is great. The pace is high, the direction keeps things happening non-stop, and the plot is full of funny twists and great one liners. It helps that everyone is in on the game, especially David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who deliver their dialogue with great glee, their constant banter bringing laughs the the viewer. And Mulder's infatuation with entomologist Bambi is hilarious, with Duchovny's face being the expression of awestruck. Just seeing him looking at Bambi will bring a smile to the viewer.
It is all played with so much tongue-in-cheek that it is impossible not to enjoy this episode.
I really don't like insects, I have a real phobia of large insects, so for me, this episode is up there with Emasculata, this really did gross me out.
Imagine Midnight Express with a sci fi twist...
It's almost funny at parts, you have Scully constantly being cut off, and almost.travelling, and of course you have Bambi, and her heaving bosom. The first meeting between her and Mulder is very funny.
The term Katsaridaphobia may not be on the tip of everyone's tongues, but it's a rational, common fear of the little critters, it applies here.
The writing is great, the direction is terrific, I love the interplay between Mulder and Scully, both are at their very best.
'This is not place for an entomologist,' such a great line.
This was great, 9/10.
Did you know
- TriviaCast and crew members later recalled that Kim Manners began giving orders to the roaches. Cinematographer John S. Bartley explained, "When I saw Kim Manners talking to a bucket of cockroaches, that was a highlight for me."
- GoofsIn the motel guest death scene, when the other guests enter the room, the deceased man's eyes are closed. When Mulder enters, the deceased's eyes are open and looking around.
- Quotes
Fox Mulder: Bambi also has this theory I've never come acro...
Dana Scully: Who?
Fox Mulder: Dr. Berenbaum. Anyway, her theory is...
Dana Scully: Her name is Bambi?
Fox Mulder: Yeah. Both her parents were naturalists. Her theory is that UFOs are actually nocturnal insect swarms passing through electrical air fields.
Dana Scully: Her name is Bambi?
- Crazy creditsJust before the closing credits roll, after the final "chord" and display of exec Producer Chris Carter, there is a clear "whirr/chirp" like that the roaches in the episode made.
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