Bug

Bug

Year: 2007

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: William Friedkin

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A young girl's life takes a dark turn when she discovers a disturbing secret about her grandfather, the town's respected sheriff. Determined to uncover the truth, she investigates his past and finds herself confronting the possibility that he was connected to a terrible crime that has long affected the community. The investigation forces her to question everything she thought she knew about her family and the town she calls home.

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1

Agnes' Lonely Life

In a rundown motel in rural Oklahoma, Agnes White, a woman in her thirties, struggles with loneliness and uncertainty. She finds herself constantly distracted by mysterious phone calls that leave her feeling uneasy, particularly since she worries about her ex-husband, Jerry Goss, who has just been released from prison.

Night Motel in Oklahoma
2

Unexpected Visitor

The following morning, a flyer for a body shop appears on Agnes' car, heightening her sense of anxiety. She heads to a grocery store, where an encounter with a man reaching for a bottle startles her and adds to her growing unease about potential danger lurking around her.

Morning Grocery store
3

Night Out at the Bar

That night, Agnes works as a waitress at a local lesbian bar and catches up with her friend R.C. They discuss their lives, and while Agnes wishes to reconnect with R.C., the conversation reveals R.C.'s own personal struggles, making Agnes feel more isolated in her situation.

Evening Lesbian bar
4

Strange Encounter

R.C. brings Peter, a shy man, to Agnes' motel room after work. In a mix of drugs, drinking, and flirtation, the atmosphere turns tense as they joke about Peter potentially being a serial killer. Despite their upbeat spirit, there's an underlying unease as Peter struggles to connect with Agnes.

Night Agnes' motel room
5

Confronting Jerry

The next morning, Agnes is shocked to discover her ex-husband Jerry in the shower instead of Peter. An explosive argument ensues, culminating in Jerry's violent outburst when he forbids Agnes to mention their son, intensifying Agnes' fear of his unpredictable behavior.

Morning Motel room
6

Building a Connection

After Jerry's departure, Peter comforts Agnes and the two start sharing their histories, revealing deep emotional scars from their pasts. Agnes confides about her son Lloyd, who went missing, leading to a newfound bond as they navigate their pain together.

Morning Motel room
7

Intimacy Amid Chaos

As their relationship deepens, Agnes and Peter take their intimacy to the next level. The warmth starts to fade as paranoia creeps in when Peter becomes fixated on a bug he thinks he found, leading to a strange and unsettling conversation about infestation and fear.

Night Motel room
8

The Illusion of Safety

Peter reveals his disturbing belief that he's being hunted by the forces of the army due to past experiments. The sound of helicopters outside only amplifies their anxiety, with both Agnes and Peter feeling trapped in their motel room, unable to escape the insanity surrounding them.

Night Motel room
9

Confrontation with Jerry

Jerry breaks into the motel room and challenges Peter, asserting dominance that aggravates the already tense situation. Agnes and Peter react defensively, and a physical altercation pushes them further into paranoia and fear of being watched, leading to bizarre behaviors.

Day Motel room
10

R.C.'s Interference

R.C. attempts to help Agnes by introducing her to a doctor who claims he can assist Peter. But Agnes' traumatic experiences with male authority figures distort her view, leading to more chaos, as Peter’s behavior becomes erratic, driven by his belief in conspiracies and betrayal.

Day Motel room
11

The Descent into Madness

As paranoia peaks, Peter believes he has bugs in his blood and starts mutilating himself to rid himself of what he perceives as infestation. Agnes is both terrified and entranced, depicting the intertwining of love and madness, as she grapples with her own strange emotions towards Peter.

Night Motel room
12

The Arrival of Dr. Sweet

Dr. Sweet approaches Agnes, claiming to help Peter. Agnes, however, suspects him of being part of a government conspiracy. This leads to a standoff between Agnes and Peter, where trust and delusion collide, revealing their crumbling mental states.

Day Motel room
13

Fatal Resolution

In a shocking climax, Peter kills Dr. Sweet, convinced that he is an android sent to retrieve him. Agnes, caught in this thrilling moment of violence and betrayal, becomes increasingly convinced that the military is behind her misfortunes, leading to her growing madness.

Day Motel room
14

The Final Act

Agnes and Peter reach a breaking point dwelling on conspiracies and paranoia, believing they must cleanse themselves to stop the spread of infection. In a tragic and shocking conclusion, both burn themselves alive, consumed by flames as they embrace their love amidst chaos.

Night Motel room

Last Updated: May 13, 2025 at 20:30

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