Dale’s Triple-Feature — Giant Mutated Rodents

Cute fluffy animals mutated into your worst nightmare

Night of the Lepus (1972)

This is part of a series in which I suggest three related movies to watch. You can find more information and the list of recommendations here.

I really like juxtaposition in all its forms. This triple-feature contains three movies in which cute and cuddle creatures are mutated into giant killer monsters. When you mix cute and scary, you get fun fun fun.

Killer Shrews (1959)

Killer Shrews (1959)

Genetically engineered shrews grow to the size of dogs and attack the scientific compound that created them every night. A classic tale of misguided scientific inquiry.

Night of the Lepus (1972)

Night of the Lepus (1972)

Okay, rabbits may not be rodents, but you’re not going to get me on a technicality. They’re cute, tiny mammals just like rodents. Well, until they get mutated and grow the size of bears, that is.