Bite (2016): Ratings & Plot
Bite is a 2016 horror film directed by Chad Archibald. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Chad Archibald
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Scream Factory
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bite About?
The premise of Bite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During her bachelorette party, Casey receives an insect bite that triggers a disturbing physical transformation. As she grapples with unsettling instincts and an eerie glow, her wedding plans are overshadowed by a horrifying hunger for human flesh. The bite accelerates a metamorphosis, forcing Casey to confront a terrifying reality: a seemingly harmless act can unleash a primal horror with devastating consequences.
Bite Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- infection
- insect
- vacation
- transformation
- pus
- female protagonist
- fiance fiancee relationship
- infectious disease
- mutation
- body transformation
- melting face
- american abroad
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- landlady tenant relationship
- landlady
- infected wound
- vomiting
- sex scene
- sex in a car
- eating insect
- insect bite
- acid spit
- broken engagement
- removing a fingernail
- swat team
- hazmat suit
- girlfriend kills boyfriend
- killing an insect
- jogging
- body horror
- bikini
- female topless nudity
- female female kiss
- infidelity
- female nudity
- psychotronic film
- horror b movie
- revenge
- grindhouse film
- midnight movie
- creature feature
- vacation gone wrong
- surprise ending
- stabbed in the stomach
- female friendship
- three friends
- asian american
- apartment
- apartment building
- engagement ring
- cheating fiancee
The Director of Bite
Directed by Chad Archibald.
- Director Chad Archibald
More from Chad Archibald
More films directed by Chad Archibald, best-rated first: Ejecta, It Feeds, The Haunted Museum: 3 Ring Inferno and I'll Take Your Dead.
Bite Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bite 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 55% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
6 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Bite Plot Summary
What happens in Bite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
For her bachelorette celebration, Casey Morgan embarks on a journey to Costa Rica accompanied by her friends Kirsten and Jill. During a swim near a picturesque waterfall, an unidentified creature lurking below the surface takes a bite out of Casey, setting off a chain of mysterious events. As her wedding to fiancé Jared looms, Casey is already grappling with her uncertainties about their future together. This inner turmoil is compounded when, after a wild night, she awakens on the beach sans her engagement ring, having spent the evening with a stranger.
Full summary
The whole story of Bite, scene by scene
Bite Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bite.
How Well Do You Know Bite?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the reason for Casey's trip to Costa Rica?
Cars in Bite
10 cars on screen, including the 2012 Mazda 3 and the 2001 Chevrolet Venture.
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2012 Mazda 3 Minor role -
2001 Chevrolet Venture Background role -
Daihatsu Delta Background role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Bite Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “变蚊人” and “噬咬”.
- Also known as
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- 变蚊人
- 噬咬
- 刺痛
- Укус
- Ukąszenie
- 바이트
- Vết Cắn
- THE BITE 変身する女
- 變蟲人
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Bite FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bite?
Bite runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Bite released?
Bite was released on May 6, 2016.
Who directed Bite?
Bite was directed by Chad Archibald.
More films by Chad Archibald How is Bite rated?
Bite has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic, 55% on TMDB and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Bite have a post-credit scene?
No. Bite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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