North American Blu-ray Disc release never materialized. Reception The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. , the film holds a 61% approval rating of review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 132 reviews with an average rating of 6.25/10. The consensus states: "Disappointing resolution aside, Bug uses its claustrophobic setting and cinéma vérité camerawork to tense, impressive effect". Metacritic reports an average score of 62 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on 29 reviews. At Cannes, Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert remarked, "The film has caused a stir at Cannes, not least because its stars, Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon, achieve a kind of manic intensity that's frightening not just in itself but because you fear for the actors." A year later, he awarded the film 3 stars out of 4, describing it in his review as "lean, direct, unrelenting" and calling it "a return to form after some disappointments like Jade." He also acknowledged others' criticism of its single-location setting, which he defended by writing, "There is nothing here to 'open up' and every reason to create a claustrophobic feel. Paranoia shuts down into a desperate focus. It doesn't spread its wings and fly." Judd was praised for her performance by critic Dennis Dermody from Paper, who wrote: "Ashley Judd gives a raw, shattering Oscar-worthy performance." Stephen Schaeffer from the Boston Herald called it "one of the most disturbing horror movies imaginable". The film received generally positive reviews from the U.K. media, receiving three out of five in The Guardian. It was also critic Mark Kermode's film of the week on BBC Radio 5 Live. Despite the praise, CinemaScore gave it a rating of "F" based on surveys from general audiences. Awards The film received an award at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival from the International Federation of Film Critics in the Director's Fortnight section. Judd was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress. See also Delusional parasitosis Folie à deux Gulf War syndrome Morgellons disease Paranoia References External links 2006 thriller films 2006 independent films 2006 psychological thriller films 2000s psychological thriller films American films based on plays American independent films American psychological thriller films German thriller films German independent films German psychological thriller films English-language German films Films scored by Brian Tyler Films directed by William Friedkin Films set in Oklahoma Films shot in California Films shot in Louisiana American psychological films Lionsgate