Eaten Alive

In a dilapidated Texas motel run by the unhinged Judd, a series of bizarre and violent events unfold. When a prostitute is brutally murdered, the motel becomes a magnet for a variety of characters, including a mysteriously vanished country singer's girlfriend, a motel employee, and a crazed Vietnam veteran. All are drawn into Judd's increasingly terrifying world, culminating in a gruesome encounter with his pet alligator.

Tobe Hooper's 'Eaten Alive' is a notorious, albeit somewhat uneven, horror film that polarized audiences and critics upon its release. While praised by some for its visceral gore and unsettling atmosphere, it was largely criticized for its convoluted plot and over-the-top violence, which some found gratuitous. Despite its polarizing reception, it has gained a cult following over the years among fans of extreme horror.

• Praised for its disturbing atmosphere and unflinching gore.

• Criticized for a nonsensical plot and excessive, sometimes cartoonish, violence.

• Considered a lesser but still notable entry in Tobe Hooper's filmography.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's raw horror elements and intense sequences, while others found the story illogical and the violence too extreme and poorly executed.

The film famously features a scene where a character is attacked by a live alligator, which was reportedly a difficult and dangerous stunt to film, with the alligator sometimes acting unpredictably on set.