SuperCroc
SuperCroc

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SuperCroc

2001
Movie
96 min
English

Paleontologist Paul Sereno and reptile expert Brady Barr are doing a research on "Sarcosuchus Imperator", a 40 feet long prehistoric relative of crocodiles. The story about the creature is presented through CGI animation as well.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Joe D'AmatoGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future setting, a genetically engineered crocodile, SuperCroc, escapes a research facility and begins a rampage. A team of scientists and military personnel are assembled to hunt down the dangerous creature before it causes further destruction and casualties. The film follows their desperate attempts to contain and neutralize the super-sized predator.

Critical Reception

SuperCroc was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered a low-budget, poorly executed creature feature with significant flaws in its script, acting, and special effects. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often cited as an example of forgettable B-movie fare.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious concept of a giant killer croc.

  • Heavily criticized for its weak plot and predictable scares.

  • Noted for its low-budget special effects which often detract from the viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users largely found SuperCroc to be an unengaging and disappointing film. While some acknowledged the novelty of the premise, the majority pointed to poor execution, including unconvincing creature effects and a lack of suspense, as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Nu Image, a company known for its output of direct-to-video action and genre films, and later became part of Lionsgate.

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