Mimic is a 1997 science fiction horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, and Josh Brolin. The film follows an entomologist who genetically engineers insects to stop the spread of a deadly disease, only to discover that the creatures have evolved into deadly predators. As the mutated insects begin to threaten humanity, she must work against time to contain the new menace.