“Ratpocalypse” is a film from 2015 that tells an absurdly funny story. The plot revolves around a global rat infestation that threatens the world. The film combines elements of science fiction, horror and comedy to create a unique and over-the-top atmosphere.
The story begins with an unsuccessful writer named Tiberius who seems to have been abandoned by the muse. His career is at a dead end and he suffers from writer’s block. One day his routine is disrupted when a giant rat named A.R.I.D. (Artificial Rat Intelligence Device) enters his life. A.R.I.D. can talk and claims to be the future of the rat species.
Tiberius and A.R.I.D. form an unusual alliance and decide to save humanity from the rat plague. They assemble a team of eccentric characters, including a paranoid scientist who claims to understand the language of rats and a mad exterminator plagued by a rat phobia.
During their mission, they encounter a series of absurd situations and bizarre scenes. Some of the film’s wackiest ideas and most absurd scenes include an epic rat fight arena in which human volunteers compete against the rats to settle the hierarchy within the rat world. Another memorable scene is a car chase in which Tiberius flees on a skateboard through the rat-infested city.
The film uses the rat infestation as an excuse to address various social and cultural issues in a humorous way. It questions the nature of writing, the relationship between humans and animals and the absurdity of some human behaviours. Despite the wacky plot and bizarre scenes, the film manages to convey a certain message and make the viewer think.
