Dinocroc
Dinocroc

Dinocroc

2004Movie86 minEnglish

After an African dinosaur ancestor of the crocodile is found, Dr. Campbell uses its DNA to create prototypes at Paula Kennedy's Gereco lab.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Jim WynorskiGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

On a remote Hawaiian island, a retired general's genetic experiment to create the perfect hunting weapon goes horribly wrong when a giant, genetically engineered crocodile, part dinosaur and part crocodile, escapes into the surrounding jungle. This prehistoric predator begins to hunt and kill indiscriminately, posing a deadly threat to the island's inhabitants and tourists. A retired sheriff and the geneticist's ex-wife must team up to stop the monstrous creature before it causes any more carnage.

Critical Reception

Dinocroc was released directly to video and is widely regarded as a low-budget, campy B-movie. Critical reception was overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers citing its poor special effects, nonsensical plot, and wooden acting. However, it has gained a cult following among fans of schlocky creature features and has been recognized for its B-movie charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its campy fun and over-the-top B-movie aesthetic.
  • Criticized for its extremely low-budget special effects and predictable storyline.
  • Enjoyed by fans of the "so bad it's good" genre of monster movies.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to reflect a similar sentiment to critical reception, appreciating it as a B-movie creature feature with low expectations and enjoying the campy, humorous elements.

Fun Fact

Dinocroc was one of Roger Corman's earliest productions for his company, New Concorde Film. Corman is known for producing low-budget, high-concept genre films.

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