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An eighteen-foot grizzly bear figures out that humans make for a tasty treat. As a park ranger tries rallying his men to bring about the bear's capture or destruction, his efforts are thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area.
In a national forest, a massive grizzly bear begins a brutal rampage, mauling campers and hikers alike. As the body count rises, park ranger Michael Rogers, along with a helicopter pilot and a psychologist, must hunt down the ferocious beast before it claims any more lives. The film escalates into a tense battle of wits and survival against the untamed power of nature.
Grizzly was a moderate commercial success upon its release, capitalizing on the killer animal movie trend of the 1970s. While not critically acclaimed, it found a cult following among fans of exploitation and creature features. Reviewers at the time often noted its formulaic plot but praised its suspenseful moments and the palpable threat of the titular bear.
Offers familiar thrills in the 'killer animal' genre.
Features suspenseful sequences and a menacing antagonist.
Relies on a straightforward, often predictable, plot.
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The film was shot in Georgia, USA, and utilized a real grizzly bear for some scenes, though it's often debated how much of the bear action was actually performed by a live animal versus staged effects or other methods.
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Trashy creature feature cash in that's a whole lot of fun. Grizzly is directed by William Girdler, written by Harvey Flaxman & David Sheldon and stars Christopher George, Andrew Prine & Richard Jaeckel. Story sees a giant Grizzly Bear te...