A baby alligator is flushed down a toilet and survives by eating discarded lab animals that have been injected with growth hormones. The now gigantic animal escapes the city sewers and goes on a rampage, pursued by a cop and a big-game hunter.
A domesticated alligator is flushed down a toilet and grows to monstrous proportions after feeding on discarded experimental animals. It begins a deadly rampage through the sewers and streets of the city, prompting a determined police detective to hunt it down. The detective must race against time to stop the creature before it causes more destruction and claims more lives.
Alligator is a cult classic creature feature that received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. While some critics found its premise silly, many praised its effective scares, gore, and suspenseful build-up. Audiences enjoyed the film for its over-the-top monster effects and thrilling chase sequences, making it a staple of the 1980s horror genre.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Alligator' for its thrilling monster action and gory special effects. Many found it to be an entertaining and fun creature feature from the 1980s, though some noted the plot could be predictable.
The giant alligator in the film was created using a combination of animatronics, puppetry, and a man in a suit.
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