Without Warning

A group of young people are targeted by an extraterrestrial creature that lands in their remote lake. The creature, a mutated alien dubbed the 'Saber-tooth', is a hunter that uses its sharp claws and speed to stalk and kill its prey. As the alien begins picking them off one by one, the survivors must find a way to fight back against the relentless predator before they all become its next meal.

Without Warning is a cult classic horror film that gained a following for its unique creature design and intense, bloody practical effects. While not a critical darling upon release, it has since been appreciated by genre fans for its gritty atmosphere and creature feature elements, despite some dated acting and plot elements.

• Praised for its inventive and terrifying alien creature.
• Noted for its gory practical effects and suspenseful chase sequences.
• Criticized for a somewhat thin plot and uneven performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effective creature effects and its status as an enjoyable, if somewhat primitive, creature-feature horror film from the early 80s.

The iconic creature design for the alien in 'Without Warning' was created by the legendary special effects artist, Rob Bottin, who would later go on to create effects for films like 'The Thing' and 'RoboCop'.