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Red Water
In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.
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Plot Summary
A Texas millionaire invites his family and friends to his ranch for a reunion, unaware that a parasitic swamp creature has infected the local water supply. As the guests begin to exhibit disturbing changes and violent behavior, the true horror of the situation unfolds. They must fight for survival against both the monstrous infection and each other.
Critical Reception
Red Water was primarily a made-for-television film that garnered mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While it aimed for a creature-feature horror experience, it struggled to deliver the suspense or scares that genre fans typically expect, often being seen as a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and compelling scares.
Predictable creature-feature plot with weak character development.
Often considered a forgettable horror film.
Google audience: Audience reception for Red Water is largely absent from public platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes. Given its limited release and generally muted critical response, it is unlikely to have generated significant user discussion.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada, despite being set in Texas.
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