The Bite
Set in the early 1930's, 'The Big Con' (aka 'The Bite') is a colorful parody of 'The Sting' combining sex, comedy and monkey business. Three cons (Sweet Kate, The Toledo Kid and Johnny Memphis) get together during a sexual frolic and plan a terrific scam aimed at local banker Francis B. Dobbs. Dobbs is to be seduced into buying a 'house of ill repute.' For this purpose, the trio recruits beautiful women and other convincing characters who pose as call girls, governors, senators and successful businessmen performing sexual acrobatics to persuade Dobbs to make the purchase.
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Plot Summary
A group of people on a remote island find themselves hunted by a giant, mutated sea serpent. As the creature's appetite grows, they must find a way to survive and escape its deadly pursuit. The island's isolation becomes a major disadvantage as they face the terrifying threat.
Critical Reception
The Bite, a made-for-television horror film, received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often cited as a product of its time, with critics pointing to its low budget, uneven pacing, and less-than-convincing special effects. However, some viewers found its creature feature premise and suspenseful moments to be entertaining within the B-movie genre.
What Reviewers Say
- A standard creature-feature with a predictable plot.
- The giant serpent effects are often unconvincing.
- Suffers from pacing issues and a lack of significant scares.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Bite' is scarce due to its made-for-TV status and age. Generally, it is viewed as a forgettable entry in the 1970s creature-feature trend, with some finding amusement in its campy elements while others are disappointed by its execution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately aired as a made-for-television movie on ABC.
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