Mimic (1997): The del Toro Movie That Got Away. S3E3

Guillermo del Toro disowned Mimic (1997) — and the behind-the-scenes story is as gripping as the film. GC (Face the Movies) and Lee (Media Whiplash) descend into the New York subway to dissect del Toro's troubled English-language debut: genetically engineered insects that evolved to mimic humans, the Weinstein interference that stripped del Toro of final cut, and the 2011 Director's Cut that tried to set things right.We dig into the creature design, Mira Sorvino's performance, del Toro's visual signature, the science of the Judas Breed, and what this painful production ultimately did for his career. Full spoilers throughout.This episode is sponsored by Valoria Video — a small business keeping physical media alive. Use code FACETHEMOVIES10 for 10% off your movie purchase.This week's question for listeners: If you could genetically engineer one creature to solve a real-world problem, what would you make?Hosted by GC (Face the Movies) & Lee (Media Whiplash). horror podcast, Mimic 1997, Guillermo del Toro, creature feature, 90s horror, sci-fi horror, movie review podcast, Mira Sorvino, monster movie, film discussion, horror movie podcast, director's cut, body horror, cult classic horror