The shop’s harsh light and tinkly background music work to make the white-faced, wide-eyed Willard seem even more alien, setting him apart as he tries to sort through his rat-control options.

When Willard first discovers the rat colony, he intends to exterminate them. But the smart little white rat Socrates catches his fancy, whom Willard uses to train and lead the others. The human ...

Socrates being the sweet little white rat who becomes Willard's first real friend in life. Ben, who got his own movie sequel along with a hit Michael Jackson song, is the large, black, violent ...

After Mom sends Willard into the basement to take care of a rat problem, he finds among the rats his one true friend -- a white rat he names Socrates. He loves Socrates like you might love your ...

Mark actually needs to find multiple rat actors to play the part. In "Willard," Mark used six different rats to play the main white rat, Socrates, who was on camera most of the film doing a ...

Lots of ’em. Willard befriends the smartest, a white rat named Socrates, while a more powerful rat named Ben lurks in the background. Just before Willard’s loneliness eats him alive ...

Willard does have one close friend, a white rat named Socrates he doesn't have the heart to exterminate. A mysterious bond forms between the man and Socrates' rat pack, with the rodents obeying ...

Instead of killing the little furballs, Willard befriends them. He nurtures a special relationship with a resourceful white rat he christens Socrates (’cause he’s, like, smart). Socrates has ...

The move was sparked by a deal for “Willard” the agency made that gave Glen Morgan and James Wong a 50% gross take after New Line recoups and takes its distribution fee. It showed the power in ...