Crocodylus
Crocodylus

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Crocodylus

2017
Movie
100 min
English

A dark secret is unearthed by a local farmer. Local Paleontologists reveal its the remains of a prehistoric monster Crocodylus. It's trible seal has been broken unleashing terror upon the local towns people.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Joël MeneauGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip in a remote natural reserve find themselves terrorized by a giant, mutated crocodile. As the creature hunts them one by one, their weekend getaway turns into a desperate fight for survival against a prehistoric predator.

Critical Reception

Crocodylus received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited as a low-budget B-movie with predictable scares and uninspired plotting. While some acknowledged its attempt at a creature feature, most found it lacking in originality and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and typical monster-movie tropes.

  • Lacks significant budget and relies on practical effects that often fall short.

  • Familiar story with underdeveloped characters and a predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Crocodylus are scarce, but those available generally echo the critical sentiment, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the creature-feature genre. Some viewers appreciated the straightforward, albeit unoriginal, monster-on-the-loose premise.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, the film features a mutated crocodile, not a typical specimen, which was intended to add a B-movie horror element.

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