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It's 2007 in Pfresno, Texas. Raphael is in county jail following an arrest for graffiti. He's a good kid. It’s just graffiti. So you can't blame Raphael for the events that unfold after his arrest. He's not responsible for the sting operation, the suicide, Pflophaus' new mix-tape, Officer Williams and her delusional suspicions, the meth pipes, the FBI, the rich kids with nothing to lose, Mateo, Larry the pig, all the knives, the local aspiring TV newswoman, the plutonium deal gone wrong, or anyone who may or may not die due to that deal turning sour. None of it is Raphael's fault, but it is his problem. The moment Raphael walks out of that cell, he'll be stuck on this turbulent roller coaster of misguided chaos. An amusement ride that's a joy to watch in motion, as long as you're not the one on it.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Truth to tell, the humor here is frequently at a pretty crass level that might induce mere eye-rolls if less deftly handled. But the writer-director duo lend it all a certain deadpan panache that’s diverting even when the material is less than inspired.

Mar 4, 2025

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

Bizarre digressions...will leave you slack jawed, whether you vibe with the film’s particularly obscene style of deadpan absurdism or not. If anything, the onslaught of weirdness is hypnotizing.

Feb 28, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Despite a lean runtime, its DIY aesthetic only went so far for me. I’m sure there’s an audience that will love this kind of thing, I’m just not quite there.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 20, 2025

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Derek Chen

Spectrum Culture

An over-the-top exercise in gratuitous vulgarity that’s sure to find an audience of appreciative sickos, Rats! will likely prove too much for squeamish viewers.

Mar 6, 2025

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Emily DuGranrut

In Review Online

Nothing is too absurd or too crass for inclusion, and while that brazenness means the end results can be uneven, this quality is also essential to the film’s uniquely chaotic charm.

Feb 28, 2025

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Stephen Silver

Splice Today

This film has the makings of a future cult classic.

Feb 28, 2025

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Peter M

Amazing screen premiere as part of the Hudson Valley Film Festival at the Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties, NY. This film is a must see! A fresh, creative project that restores one’s faith in independent film. Harkens back to Fast Times, Pink Flamingos and Risky Business. Do yourself a favor!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Andriyanto O

Nice actor for the humor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Lemon C

good film. recomended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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It's 2007 in Pfresno, Texas. Raphael is in county jail following an arrest for graffiti. He's a good kid. It’s just graffiti. So you can't blame Raphael for the events that unfold after his arrest. He's not responsible for the sting operation, the suicide, Pflophaus' new mix-tape, Officer Williams and her delusional suspicions, the meth pipes, the FBI, the rich kids with nothing to lose, Mateo, Larry the pig, all the knives, the local aspiring TV newswoman, the plutonium deal gone wrong, or anyone who may or may not die due to that deal turning sour. None of it is Raphael's fault, but it is his problem. The moment Raphael walks out of that cell, he'll be stuck on this turbulent roller coaster of misguided chaos. An amusement ride that's a joy to watch in motion, as long as you're not the one on it.

Director: Carl Fry, Maxwell Nalevansky
Producer: Carl Fry, Maxwell Nalevansky, Adam Levin, Alison Moses, Harrison Nalevansky, Danielle Evon Ploeger
Screenwriter: Carl Fry, Maxwell Nalevansky
Distributor: Yellow Veil Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2025
Runtime: 1h 25m