Cyclops
Sex offender Carl Gatliss is paroled with a tiny camera implanted behind his retina to monitor his every move and send it back to probation officers Esther and Ken,who are watching on a screen. After he breaks parole by visiting his victim to make amends Ken wants him returned to prison but Esther prevents it. As a result Gatliss obsesses about Esther,killing his girlfriend for her and ultimately arriving at her house when she is alone and vulnerable.
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Plot Summary
In a remote, snowy research outpost, a group of scientists is tasked with developing a new biological weapon. When their experiment goes horribly wrong, it unleashes a monstrous, one-eyed creature that begins to hunt down the researchers. The remaining survivors must find a way to stop the beast before it escapes the facility and wreaks havoc on the outside world.
Critical Reception
Cyclops (2001) is a low-budget science fiction horror film that received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, often being cited for its predictable plot, weak special effects, and uninspired acting, though some found it to be a watchable B-movie creature feature.
What Reviewers Say
- The creature effects are rudimentary, even for the time.
- The plot adheres to typical monster-on-the-loose tropes.
- Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Cyclops are scarce, but those available tend to reflect a general disappointment with its execution, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable entry in the creature feature genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the Denver, Colorado area.
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