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Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
When the dam in the town of Rutland starts to show signs of wear. David Powell, the architect who originally worked on the dam but was removed and who left town after he was black balled by Walker, the man who only cares about making a profit; returns. He insists that the dam be drained and inspected but Walker claims it would take too long and would be too costly. David goes to the dam and notices a few anomalies. He then tries to warn the deputy mayor who happens to be his estranged wife but out of anger she refuses to listen. Also David tries to reconnect with his son who resents his desertion.
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Plot Summary
A catastrophic dam failure unleashes a terrifying torrent of water upon a small town. As the floodwaters surge, a group of survivors, including a former rescue worker and his estranged family, must band together to escape the rising tide and the destructive debris. They face overwhelming odds as they race against time to reach higher ground and find safety amidst the chaos.
Critical Reception
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke is a made-for-television disaster film that received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot, low production values, and over-reliance on B-movie tropes. While some viewers found it to be a passable, if uninspired, disaster flick, critics generally found it to be formulaic and lacking in genuine suspense.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable storyline and formulaic disaster movie elements.
Production values are often criticized as being low for a made-for-television film.
Despite its flaws, some audiences found it to be a mildly entertaining, albeit forgettable, disaster film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Killer Flood are sparse and generally lean towards the negative, with common complaints about the weak script and unconvincing special effects. Some viewers found it to be a typical Saturday night TV movie, enjoyable for its sheer absurdity but lacking any real substance.
Fun Fact
Casper Van Dien, who stars in the film, also directed it, marking his directorial debut for a feature-length film.
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