Maneater
Maneater

Maneater

2009Movie88 minEnglish

A former FBI profiler, now a sheriff of a small town and a single parent of a high school aged daughter, begins to profile a series of unexplained murders only to learn that the monster he's profiling may be himself.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Michael EmanuelGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote island vacation find themselves stalked by a flesh-eating creature. As they fight for survival, they uncover a dark secret about the island and the horrifying origins of the monster.

Critical Reception

Maneater received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and low production values. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding the film to be a generic and unengaging entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and derivative horror tropes.
  • Weak character development and unconvincing performances.
  • Disappointing special effects and overall execution.

Google audience: Audiences found Maneater to be a forgettable and poorly executed horror film, lacking originality and suspense. The film's attempts at scares and thrills largely fell flat, leaving viewers unimpressed.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Philippines, with some scenes filmed in the jungles and beaches to enhance the isolated and dangerous atmosphere.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Dean Cain as a sheriff in rural SoCal where victims are getting torn apart_** Shot in August, 2008, this is a ‘B’ monster movie, but it’s unclear what kind of creature is attacking people until the last act. It could be a werewolf, a ...