Poseidon Rex
Jackson Slate, famous treasure hunter, is out to find the legendary Lost Gold Of Cortez in the open waters off a secluded island in the Caribbean Sea. Using dynamite to blast his way through centuries of silt, new chasms are created reaching miles below the ancient ocean floor. From here, an ancient evil is released, that quickly, savagely, and without warning, destroys Jackson s boat and kills his crew. The sole survivor of the carnage, Jackson teams up with marine biologist, Sarah, to venture back to the site and investigate the horrific events. They extract an egg from the darkest depths of the ocean and take it back to the lab to investigate. But when it hatches, they realise they have awaken a deadly prehistoric monster, the P-Rex, which will stop at nothing until the entire island is destroyed...
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Plot Summary
A group of armed mercenaries is on a mission to capture a live Tyrannosaurus Rex. They track the creature to a remote island, but once they arrive, they realize they are not the only ones hunting the beast. The island is also home to a group of tourists who become caught in the middle of the deadly chase.
Critical Reception
Poseidon Rex was primarily released as a direct-to-video film and received mixed to negative reviews, largely criticized for its low budget, special effects, and predictable plot. It garnered some attention for its creature feature premise and B-movie appeal.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from underdeveloped characters and a formulaic storyline.
- Special effects are a significant weak point, often appearing unconvincing.
- Despite its flaws, some viewers might find enjoyment in its campy B-movie horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to its limited release, with available comments generally reflecting disappointment with the film's execution and special effects.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Mark L. Lester, is also known for directing the cult classic 'Commando' (1985) and 'Firestarter' (1984).
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