Rats: Night of Terror 1984

Overview

Rats: Night of Terror is a 1984 horror and science fiction film that depicts a post-apocalyptic Earth. The story is set one hundred years after a nuclear war has devastated the planet, resulting in a society divided between those living underground and scavengers who roam the wastelands above. The plot follows a group of these surface scavengers who travel on bikes and encounter a town that has been overrun by flesh-eating rats. Upon entering the area, the group discovers an abandoned laboratory that was originally intended to restore life to the surface of the planet. Instead of finding a solution for the environment, they encounter a lethal infestation of vicious rodents. As the scavengers navigate the site, the situation quickly escalates, leading to a series of violent encounters. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and received a United States release on February 21, 1986. The production is categorized as a work of horror and science fiction, focusing on the aftermath of a nuclear disaster.