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Glass Trap

Giant radioactive ants trap employees in a skyscraper.

Glass Trap

Glass Trap is a 2005 American science fiction horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, credited as Ed Raymond. The film stars C. Thomas Howell, Stella Stevens, and Chick Vennera in his final film role. It follows an army of giant, radioactive ants accidentally trapped in a skyscraper, forcing a group of employees to band together to escape.

Quick Facts

Director
Fred Olen Ray · (as Ed Raymond)
Producer
Jeff Beach / Daniel Grodnik / Robert Snukal / Andrew Stevens
Writer
Lisa Morton / Brett Thompson
Starring
C. Thomas Howell / Stella Stevens / Siri Baruc / Brent Huff / Chick Vennera / Andrew Prine / Martin Kove
Music
Christopher Farrell
Cinematography
Andrea V. Rossotto
Editing
Randy Carter
Distributor
First Look International
Released
2 August 2005
Runtime
90 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English

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Lore & Background

Glass Trap was released directly to DVD by First Look Pictures on August 2, 2005. The film features a cast including C. Thomas Howell as Curtis, Stella Stevens as Joan Highsmith, and Chick Vennera as Paolo, marking Vennera's final film appearance. Other cast members include Siri Baruc, Brent Huff, Andrew Prine, Martin Kove, Tracy Brooks Swope, Peter Spellos, Whitney Sloan, John Clement, and Ron Harper.

Reader's Guide

Glass Trap received mixed to negative reviews. David Cornelius from eFilmCritic gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, noting it is 'harmless in its dumbness' and 'painless in its presentation' but not very entertaining. Chris Hartley from Video Graveyard rated it 1.5 out of 4 stars, criticizing the dialogue, weak special effects, and poor attempts at humor. TV Guide described the film as a 'scary throwback to horror films of the '50s.' The film is listed among killer insect films and is notable as the final film of actor Chick Vennera.

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