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What if you woke up one day, wrapped in a cocoon, with no memory of how you got there—only to realize the world had been overrun by giant, man-eating insects? That’s exactly what happens to Cooper (Chris Marquette), an aimless slacker whose mundane life takes a terrifying turn in Infestation (2009), a fast-paced horror-comedy that blends creature-feature thrills with sharp humor.

Cooper, a chronic underachiever, has just been fired from his dead-end office job when a sudden, ear-splitting noise knocks him unconscious. When he wakes up, he finds himself trapped in a strange, sticky cocoon inside his workplace—only to discover that he’s not alone. His co-workers are also ensnared, and the world outside has changed dramatically. Gigantic, terrifying bugs have taken over, hunting and cocooning humans for reasons unknown. With no time to process the horror, Cooper breaks free and begins gathering survivors, including the tough and resourceful Sara (Brooke Nevin), his gruff father Ethan (Ray Wise), and a handful of others who are just as clueless as he is.

As the group fights their way through the now-infested world, they quickly learn that these monstrous insects are highly intelligent, and the few remaining humans are nothing more than prey. Armed with makeshift weapons and a will to survive, Cooper must rise above his slacker tendencies and become an unlikely leader. Along the way, tensions rise within the group, and as they uncover more about the invasion, they realize that their survival may depend on Cooper’s ability to outthink the enemy.

With a mix of gruesome action, witty dialogue, and an eerie, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, Infestation delivers a unique take on the bug-apocalypse genre. It balances terror with humor, making it a fun, pulse-pounding ride that fans of horror-comedies like Zombieland or Tremors will appreciate. The film doesn’t take itself too seriously, but the grotesque, fast-moving insects ensure that the stakes remain high.

As Cooper and his team battle the nightmare swarming around them, one question remains: is humanity doomed to be food for these monstrous invaders, or can this ragtag group find a way to turn the tide? With an explosive finale that teases a much larger war on the horizon, Infestation is an entertaining, action-packed thrill ride that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats—laughing and cringing in equal measure.