Crocodile
Under the Han River lives Crocodile, a rugged member of the lumpenproletariat who exists from schemes and stealing. His position as a scavenger of society undermines South Korea’s boasts of its newfound economic position as an Asian Tiger. One day, Crocodile finds a girl floating in his river.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults plans a relaxing getaway to a remote lake, unaware that it is home to a massive, aggressive crocodile. As the creature begins to pick them off one by one, their vacation quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival against the primal force of nature.
Critical Reception
Tobe Hooper's 'Crocodile' received generally negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and unconvincing special effects. While some acknowledged Hooper's past successes in the horror genre, this film was widely seen as a disappointing entry that failed to deliver genuine scares or innovative storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the film to be a generic creature feature with a lack of originality.
- The special effects and creature design were often criticized as unconvincing.
- The pacing and plot were deemed predictable and uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Crocodile' is largely absent from public record, with no readily available aggregate scores or detailed user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Australia, specifically in Queensland, to utilize the natural environment and wildlife, though this did not translate into critical success.
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