Leviathan

A deep-sea mining crew discovers a Soviet wreck containing a genetic mutation experiment that begins to hunt them. As the creature evolves and becomes more dangerous, the isolated crew must find a way to survive against the deadly organism and their own paranoia. The situation escalates as they realize the mutated creature is adapting and growing stronger with every encounter.

Leviathan was met with generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its derivative plot and lack of originality. Audiences were also largely unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance. It is often cited as an example of a 'sci-fi horror' film from the late 80s that failed to capture the imagination of viewers.

• Derivative plot that borrows heavily from 'Alien' and 'The Thing'.

• Visual effects are decent for its time, but cannot save the weak script.

• Fails to deliver genuine scares or compelling characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a common sentiment that the film is a predictable and uninspired monster movie. Many viewers felt that despite a promising premise, the execution was lacking, and the creature effects, while occasionally impressive, were not enough to elevate the overall viewing experience. Some appreciated the action elements but found the story to be too familiar.

The creature effects in 'Leviathan' were designed by Stan Winston, who had previously worked on iconic creatures for films like 'Alien' and 'The Terminator'.