Andy Webb from "The Movie Scene" gave the film three out of five stars, stating: "What this all boils down to is that "The Rats" is some old fashioned horror fun which plays on people's own fears of rats. Of course if you think rats are cute and adorable then this isn't going to work and you might even be offended at the portrayal of rats or the ridiculous climax. But if you do have a fear of the furry [sic] rodents this movie is not one to watch before you go to sleep."
Andy Webb from "The Movie Scene" gave the film three out of five stars, praising it as old-fashioned horror fun that exploits people's fears of rats. However, he warns those who find rats cute or adorable will be offended by the movie's portrayal and the climax. Those with a fear of rodents should avoid watching before bed.