Ratten - in order

This film collection focuses on an unnamed German city plagued by rats with mysterious powers due to a plague, blending horror and science fiction. The films highlight the rats' ability to instill fear and cause widespread harm. The series progresses from the initial outbreak during a municipal strike, through efforts to stop a mad scientist responsible, to the socio-political turmoil and class conflicts the rats cause. It culminates with the rats controlling via a religious cult and the amalgamation of rat and human traits, emphasizing social disparity. The collection critiques societal behavior during crises, offering a new genre hybrid of horror, science fiction, and folklore while addressing socio-political issues. 2 films, 3h 19m in all, in release order.

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   Revenge of the Rats

   2001 · 104 min

   A municipal worker's strike combined with Frankfurt's hottest summer in 150 years brings infected rats out onto the streets.

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   Scratch: The New Sound of Terror

   2004 · 95 min

   Frank and Katrin return to Frankfurt to stop the scientist responsible for unleashing the plague of genetically mutated vermin upon the city.

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