The Rats

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:author gptkb:James_Herbert
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
$1 million
gptkbp:character_development Robert's transformation
gptkbp:climax rat infestation
gptkbp:conflict humans vs rats
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult following
gptkbp:cultural_influence 1970s Britain
gptkbp:director gptkb:Alan_Birkinshaw
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Rats:_Night_of_Terror
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:R
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Lair
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Rats
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkb:science_fiction
animal horror
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkbp:influenced_by_cinematic_techniques gptkb:special_effects
horror tropes
shock value
suspense building
gptkbp:influenced_by_environmental_themes pest control
gptkbp:influenced_by_historical_context post-war Britain
gptkbp:influenced_by_philosophical_themes survival of the fittest
gptkbp:influenced_by_psychological_themes fear of disease
gptkbp:influenced_by_social_issues urbanization
gptkbp:is_influenced_by urban environment
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-450-04200-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Robert
gptkbp:motif urban decay
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:dialogue
third-person
symbolism
imagery
foreshadowing
theme exploration
suspenseful
characterization
gptkbp:notable_themes fear of the unknown
gptkbp:page_count 192
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Robert
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:1974
gptkbp:published gptkb:1974
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1974
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:New_English_Library
gptkbp:resolution survivors escape
gptkbp:role gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist
gptkb:supporting_character
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Lair
gptkbp:setting gptkb:London
gptkbp:setting_time 1970s
gptkbp:symbolism pestilence
gptkbp:theme gptkb:survival
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mick_Ronson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4