Survive!
Survive!

Survive!

1976Movie111 minSpanish

A Uruguayan rugby team crashes in the Andes Mountains and has to survive the extremely cold temperatures and rough climate. As some of the people die, the survivors are forced to make a terrible decision between starvation and cannibalism.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: René Cardona Jr.Genres: Horror, Thriller, Survival

Plot Summary

A group of tourists embarks on a pleasure cruise in Acapulco, unaware of the dangers that await them. Their boat is attacked by a rogue shark, leaving them stranded in the open sea with limited supplies. As they struggle to survive, they face starvation, dehydration, and the constant threat of the ocean's predators.

Critical Reception

The film is notorious for its graphic depiction of violence and gore, particularly the shark attack sequences. It gained a cult following for its exploitation elements and shocking content, though it was often criticized for its low production values and gratuitous nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and visceral shark attack scenes.
  • Criticized for its exploitative and gratuitous gore.
  • Considered a cult classic within the 'killer animal' subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche nature, but it is often cited by fans of exploitation cinema as a memorable, albeit gory, survival thriller.

Fun Fact

Despite its graphic nature, "Survive!" was marketed as a true story, capitalizing on the public's fascination with survival at sea.

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