Killer Fish
Killer Fish

Killer Fish

1979Movie100 minEnglish

Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Ferruccio CasapintaGenres: Horror, Thriller, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the Amazon, a group of treasure hunters, including a former Nazi SS officer, are searching for a sunken Nazi gold shipment. They are unaware that the waters are infested with piranhas, which are agitated by an electrical device used by the hunters. As they dive deeper, they become prey to the ravenous fish.

Critical Reception

Killer Fish is widely regarded as a low-budget exploitation film, notorious for its gore and questionable acting. While it has a cult following among fans of schlock cinema, it received largely negative reviews from mainstream critics upon its release and is generally considered a forgettable entry in the killer animal subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is replete with gratuitous violence and gore.
  • Acting performances are generally considered weak and uninspired.
  • The plot is thin and relies heavily on shock value rather than narrative coherence.

Google audience: Audience reception for Killer Fish is scarce due to its niche appeal and limited release. It's primarily found on genre enthusiast forums where it's discussed as a campy, B-movie experience rather than a critically acclaimed film.

Fun Fact

Despite its setting and title, the film was primarily shot in Florida, not the Amazon, to cut costs.

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